Senior Penetration Tester - Hybrid,Inperson Interview

Job Description

Title: Senior Penetration Tester - Hybrid,Inperson Interview

Location: Raleigh, NC Length :Long term

Restriction: w2 or c2c Description: ***Inerview Type :- Both Phone and In Person*** Very long term project( initial PO for 1 year, expect to go for 4+ years)*** Hybrid (3-4days per week Onsite) at Raleigh,NC *** Local to NC Preferred ***

Job Description

The Senior Penetration Testing Candidate will:

- 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 (firewalls, routers, switches)

- On-premise servers and operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix)

- Active Directory and identity infrastructure

- Remote access solutions and VPNs

- Cloud environments (where applicable)

- Simulate advanced threat actor techniques including: - Privilege escalation

- Lateral movement

- Credential compromise

- Persistence mechanisms

- Evaluate security configurations and control effectiveness

- Conduct testing in accordance with approved Rules of Engagement

- Prepare and deliver formal penetration testing reports suitable for executive, audit, and technical audiences

- Support remediation validation and follow-up testing as required

Skills/Requirements:

- Minimum 7–10 years of hands-on experience in penetration testing or offensive security Required 7 Years

- Demonstrated expertise in network and infrastructure security testing Required 7 Years

- Strong understanding of: o TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, firewalls, IDS/IPS o Windows and Linux system internals o Active Directory attack paths and defen Required 8 Years

- Advanced proficiency with penetration testing tools such as: o Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit, Burp Suite o BloodHound, NetExec,PingCastel Analysis tools Required 7 Years

- Experience producing standard penetration testing reports Required 7 Years

- Familiarity with security frameworks and standards, including: o NIST SP 800-53, 800-115, 800-61 o MITRE ATT&CK o OWASP Testing Guide Required 7 Years

- Experience working within regulated or high-security environments Required 7 Years

- Strong understanding of legal, ethical, and compliance requirements for penetration testing Required 5 Years