Senior Penetration Tester

Job Description

We are looking for Senior Penetration Tester for our client in Raleigh, NC Job Title: Senior Penetration Tester Job Location: Raleigh, NC Job Type: Contract

Job Overview: - Plan and execute internal and external penetration tests for network and infrastructure environments.

- Perform vulnerability identification, validation, and controlled exploitation.

- Assess security posture across network devices, servers, identity infrastructure, remote access solutions, and cloud environments.

- Simulate advanced threat actor techniques to evaluate system resilience.

- Evaluate security configurations and effectiveness of controls.

- Conduct testing in accordance with approved rules of engagement.

- Prepare and deliver detailed penetration testing reports for executive, audit, and technical audiences.

- Support remediation validation and follow-up testing activities.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct penetration testing on network devices such as firewalls, routers, and switches.

- Assess on-premise servers and operating systems including Windows, Linux, and Unix.

- Evaluate Active Directory and identity infrastructure security.

- Test remote access solutions and VPN security.

- Perform cloud security assessments where applicable.

- Simulate attack techniques including privilege escalation, lateral movement, credential compromise, and persistence.

- Validate vulnerabilities and confirm remediation effectiveness.

- Document findings and provide actionable recommendations.

Skills:

- Strong knowledge of network security and penetration testing methodologies.

- Experience with vulnerability assessment and exploitation techniques.

- Understanding of operating systems including Windows, Linux, and Unix.

- Familiarity with identity and access management systems.

- Knowledge of cloud security principles.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent documentation and reporting abilities.

Qualification And Education:

- Bachelor s degree in cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.