Senior Penetration Testing Specialist //Local to NC

Job Description

Senior Penetration Tester

1915 Health Services Way

Raleigh, NC 27607

The Senior Penetration Testing Contractor 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-premises 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

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount

Candidate Experience

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

Required

7

Demonstrated expertise in network and infrastructure security testing

Required

7

Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, firewalls, IDS/IPS; Windows and Linux system internals; Active Directory attack paths and defenses

Required

8

Advanced proficiency with penetration testing tools such as Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit, Burp Suite, BloodHound, NetExec, PingCastle and analysis tools

Required

7

Experience producing standard penetration testing reports

Required

7

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

Required

7

Experience working within regulated or high-security environments

Required

7

Strong understanding of legal, ethical, and compliance requirements for penetration testing

Required

5