Penetration Tester

$150,000 - $160,000/Yr

Zolon Tech - Springfield, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Springfield, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Vulnerability Assessment Analyst role focuses on analyzing and enhancing an organization's cyber defense policies and configurations. The position involves conducting penetration testing, maintaining cyber defense audit toolkits, and preparing detailed audit reports to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation strategies. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with regulations and organizational directives while providing insights into risk management and security controls.

Responsibilities

• Analyze organization's cyber defense policies and configurations and evaluate compliance with regulations and organizational directives.
• Conduct and/or support authorized penetration testing on enterprise network assets.
• Maintain deployable cyber defense audit toolkit to support cyber defense audit missions.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable cyber defense policies, regulations, and compliance documents related to cyber defense auditing.
• Prepare audit reports that identify technical and procedural findings and provide recommended remediation strategies/solutions.
• Conduct required reviews within the environment, such as Technical Surveillance and Countermeasure Reviews.
• Perform technical and nontechnical risk and vulnerability assessments of relevant technology focus areas.
• Make recommendations regarding the selection of cost-effective security controls to mitigate risk.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance
• IAT Level 2 certification
• Two Penetration Testing Certifications, with at least one being an advanced certification (e.g., OSCP, OSCE, OSEE, GSE, GXPN, CPT)
• 3 years of experience in penetration testing
• 5 years of experience in cybersecurity

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan