Government and Public Sector - Cybersecurity - Penetration Tester - Consultant

Ernst & Young LLP - Mclean, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Mclean, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build. EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. The Government & Public Sector practice ('GPS') of Ernst & Young provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of protecting the nation and serving the people; increasing public safety; improving healthcare for our military, veterans and citizens; delivering essential public services; and helping those in need. EY is ready to help our government build a better working world.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential threats and vulnerabilities to operational environments.
• Perform penetration testing which includes internet, intranet, wireless, web application, social engineering and physical penetration testing.
• Execute red team scenarios to highlight gaps impacting organizations security postures.
• Work both independently and lead a team of technical testers on penetration testing and red team engagements.
• Identify and exploit security vulnerabilities in a wide array of systems in a variety of situations.
• Perform in-depth analysis of penetration testing results and create reports that describe findings, exploitation procedures, risks and recommendations.
• Execute penetration testing projects using the established methodology, tools and rules of engagements.
• Convey complex technical security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences including executives.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and at least 2+ years of related work experience.
• Experience with manual attack and penetration testing.
• Experience with scripting / programming skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Java, Perl etc.).
• Updated and familiarized with the latest exploits and security trends.
• Experience leading a technical team to conduct remote and on-site penetration testing within defined rules of engagement.
• Familiarity to perform network penetration testing that involves avoiding detection and common alert thresholds on endpoints and security tooling.
• Any two of the following certifications or courses: GSE, OSCP, OSWP, GPEN, GWAPT, OSED, OSEE, GXPN, GRTP, CRTP, GDAT, GREM, SEC670, SEC699, or SEC760.
• Willingness to be onsite 5 days a week.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret-level clearance.
• Must be willing to work on-site 5 days a week as needed by the client in the greater Washington, DC area.