Penetration Tester NEW

$135,000 - $216,000/Yr

Peraton - Linthicum Heights, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Linthicum Heights, MD

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

About the position

The Penetration Tester at Peraton is responsible for conducting Adversary Emulation Tests (AETs) to assess the cybersecurity posture of Defense Industrial Base (DIB) partners. This role involves leveraging adversarial tactics and techniques to identify vulnerabilities in network infrastructures, ensuring the protection of Covered Defense Information (CDI). The position is primarily remote and is temporary through April 2025.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Adversary Emulation Tests (AETs) against DIB Partners' networks.
• Assess the cybersecurity posture and network configurations of DIB Partners.
• Identify vulnerabilities in network infrastructures using adversarial tactics and techniques.
• Draft written reports based on cybersecurity assessments.
• Perform authorized penetration testing on enterprise networks.
• Gain access to targeted networks and maintain access as needed.
• Provide infrastructure analysis and conduct in-depth target analysis.
• Create exploitation strategies for identified vulnerabilities.
• Monitor target networks and profile network users or system administrators.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience with a BS/BA; 6 years with MS/MA; 3 years with PhD.
• Secret clearance required (TS/SCI preferred).
• Experience with NIST SP 800-30 and NIST SP 800-53A assessment methods.
• Extensive experience in reviewing data supporting cybersecurity assessments.
• Experience in penetration testing fundamentals and tools, including Kali Linux and Metasploit.
• Experience with scanning tools like Nessus and Nmap.
• A minimum of three years of experience in performing authorized penetration testing and gaining access to targeted networks.

Nice-to-haves

• One or more nationally recognized information system auditing certifications such as OSEP, OSCP, GXPN, GPEN, or LPT.

Benefits

• Paid Time-Off and Holidays
• Retirement
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Career Development
• Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Financing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Care