Senior Penetration Tester
RegionUSA
Job description
Job Description: - Independently perform penetration testing of applications, systems, and enclaves
- Identify security flaws in computing platforms and applications
- Devise strategies and techniques to mitigate identified cybersecurity risks
- Perform application and network penetration testing and wireless security assessments
- Apply offensive cybersecurity testing techniques
- Coordinate testing projects with internal and external system owners
- Report identified cybersecurity risks
- Recommend risk mitigation measures to improve the cybersecurity posture of the enterprise
Requirements: - Minimum six (6) years proven proficiency in performing extensive vulnerability assessment and penetration testing
- Minimum three (3) years of experience with testing tools, including NESSUS, METASPLOIT, CANVAS, NMAP, Burp Suite, and Kismet
- Minimum three (3) years of experience with network vulnerability assessments and penetration testing methods
- Minimum three (3) years of experience with writing testing assessment reports
- Minimum two (2) years of experience with using, administering, and troubleshooting a WINDOWS Server, IIS
- Minimum two (2) years of experience with using, administering, and troubleshooting a major version of Linux
- Minimum two (2) years of experience PCI DSS testing
- Possess a certification in penetration testing, such as: Licensed Penetration Tester (LPT), Certified Expert Penetration Tester (CEPT), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Global Information Assurance Certification Penetration Tester (GPEN)
- Experience scripting in Perl, Python, Ruby, Bash, or Java
- Experience with wireless LAN security testing
- Required to possess a DOD SECRET Clearance and be eligible for an IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 5 (T5) upon assignment
- Knowledge of TCP/IP protocols and networking architectures
- Knowledge of open security testing standards and projects, including OWASP
- Knowledge of databases, applications, and Web server design and implementation
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred
Benefits: - Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Tax-deferred savings options
- Supplementary benefits
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
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