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Penetration Test Engineer
Washington, DC · Information Technology · Fully remoteWe are looking for a Penetration Test Engineer to join our client’s team in support of a SOC program with their federal client. You will be responsible for conducting penetration testing, database scanning, web application scanning, and phishing exercises as part of a Security Operations Center. You will manage the penetration testing process end-to-end, ensuring the highest security and efficiency standards.
This is a remote position, however, due to occasional customer meetings, it is preferred that candidates reside in the Washington, DC metro area. This is a direct hire position with a salary range of $120-150k and requires a current DoD Top Secret clearance.
Responsibilities Include:
This is a remote position, however, due to occasional customer meetings, it is preferred that candidates reside in the Washington, DC metro area. This is a direct hire position with a salary range of $120-150k and requires a current DoD Top Secret clearance.
Responsibilities Include:
- Conduct comprehensive penetration testing, including internal and external assessments.
- Lead phishing exercises, database scans, and web application scans to identify vulnerabilities.
- Manage all phases of the penetration testing process, from scoping to execution and reporting.
- Develop detailed penetration testing documents such as scoping documents, Rules of Engagement (ROE), and reports.
- Utilize various penetration testing tools, including but not limited to Nmap, Burp, curl, wget, Nessus, Nikto, and SQLMAP.
- Perform detailed database and web application scanning using appropriate tools.
- Write clear and compelling documentation that captures findings and recommendations.
- Must be a US Citizen with a current DoD Top Secret Clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information security, or a related field.
- Certification in Penetration Testing (e.g., SANS or equivalent).
- 5+ years of related experience.
- Proficiency in Python programming.
- Experience leading internal and external penetration tests.
- Experience with a wide array of penetration testing tools and methodologies.
- Robust documentation and communication skills, with the ability to write clear, compelling, and technical reports. Will be required to provide a writing sample before the interview.