Penetration Tester

$78,700 - $165,300/Yr

CACI International - Annapolis Junction, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Annapolis Junction, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

We are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Penetration Tester to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for our cybersecurity team. In this role, you will provide specialized expertise in testing security controls and contribute to the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in penetration testing, network protocols, operating systems, architectures, equipment, and security standards. You will be responsible for leading and participating in security control assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend improvements to enhance the security posture of our systems and networks.

Responsibilities

• Perform vulnerability and penetration testing using a wide variety of tools
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies relevant to information systems security; interpret agency specific and federal security regulations
• Perform both network and application-level testing using established testing protocols and methods

Requirements

• Current Active TS/SCI with Poly
• Eight (8) years of related work experience as a Penetration Tester performing both network and application-level testing using established test protocols and methods
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (e.g. General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Forensics, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Assurance, Information Security, and Information Systems). In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, four (4) additional years of Penetration Testing experience may be substituted
• (U) DoD 8570 compliance with IAT III is required (CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, CCSP)

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with Network Security Services and Chief Information Security Officer processes and procedures

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Wellness programs
• Financial benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Family support
• Continuing education
• Time off benefits