Penetration Tester

Job Description: - Plan and execute authorized penetration tests across network, endpoint, wireless, database, application, and infrastructure environments

• Develop and tailor Rules of Engagement, Execution Plans, daily status updates, and final reporting inputs
• Coordinate with system owners, SOC personnel, and other stakeholders to confirm scope, test windows, prerequisites, safety thresholds, and stop/pause procedures
• Validate vulnerabilities arising from misconfigurations, outdated software, weak access controls, incomplete control implementation, and exploitable attack paths
• Support validation of CISA WAS, CISA FAST, KEV exposure, and external-facing asset findings
• Coordinate retesting to confirm closure
• Use approved automated and AI-enabled tools to improve reconnaissance, testing efficiency, ATT&CK/ATLAS mapping, evidence development, and reporting while maintaining human oversight
• Mentor junior testing staff
• Lead assessments independently with minimal oversight

Requirements: - U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required for this federal engagement

• Approximately 5 to 8 years of experience conducting or leading penetration testing engagements
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute assessments across network, endpoint, wireless, database, application, and infrastructure environments
• Experience developing Rules of Engagement, Execution Plans, and formal, decision-ready reporting for stakeholders
• Experience coordinating directly with system owners and SOC personnel on scope, safety thresholds, and stop/pause procedures
• Ability to work fully remote with reliable, secure connectivity
• Previous federal contracting experience preferred
• Experience with CISA WAS, CISA FAST, and KEV validation and retest workflows preferred
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and ATLAS mapping preferred
• Advanced certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, or GXPN preferred
• Experience integrating AI-enabled tools into testing workflows while maintaining human oversight of results preferred

Benefits: - Medical, multiple POS health plan options including an HSA-compatible plan

• Dental PPO coverage for preventive, basic, and major services
• Vision coverage including annual exam, frames, lenses, and contact lens allowance
• 401(k) with employer match up to 5% of eligible compensation
• Long-Term Disability, 100% employer-paid coverage at 50% of pre-disability earnings
• Life Insurance and AD&D, 100% employer-paid coverage valued at $10,000 each
• PTO, 15 to 25 days annually based on tenure
• Paid Federal Holidays, all 11 federal holidays observed