Penetration Tester – Senior 

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Independently perform penetration testing of applications, systems, and enclaves.
• Conduct advanced applications, network, and wireless penetration testing.
• Identify security flaws and develop mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate testing projects with internal and external system owners.
• Develop detailed technical reports and executive briefings.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior penetration testing staff.

Required Qualifications

• Six (6) years proven proficiency in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing
• Three (3) years of experience using testing tools (Nessus, Metasploit, CANVAS, Nmap, Burp Suite, Kismet)
• Three (3) years of experience with network vulnerability assessments and penetration testing methods
• Three (3) years of experience writing testing assessment reports
• Two (2) years of experience administering/troubleshooting Windows Server and IIS
• Knowledge of TCP/IP protocols and networking architecture
• Two (2) years of experience administering/troubleshooting a major version of Linux
• Two (2) years of experience supporting PCI DSS testing
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills
• Knowledge of OWASP standards and testing methodologies
• Knowledge of database, application, and web server design
• Experience scripting in Perl, Python, Ruby, Bash, or Java
• Experience with wireless LAN security testing
• Penetration testing certification (LPT, CEPT, CEH, or GPEN)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading red team activities
• Experience supporting large-scale DoD cybersecurity programs

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