Penetration Tester
Core
Security professional reviewing and evaluating Information Systems to improve confidentiality, integrity, and availability for national security space and intelligence customers.
Role type
Penetration Tester (Security Engineer)
Builds
Information Security Action Plans (ISAPs), Technical Information System Security Requirements (TISSRs), and security reports with findings.
Domain
National Security / Defense / Cybersecurity
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
vulnerability scanning, network protocols, application security, social engineering, scripting, cybersecurity frameworks, advanced security tools
Preferred skills
developing customized tools, leading remediation efforts, developing security policies, training cybersecurity professionals
Technologies
vulnerability scanning tools, advanced security tools
Responsibilities
Perform basic reconnaissance and vulnerability scanning; identify and document common vulnerabilities; design and conduct complex penetration tests including zero-day exploit analysis; develop customized tools and methodologies; provide expert guidance on security best practices; lead remediation efforts and collaborate on security policies.
Seniority
Junior to Senior (Level 1-3), hands-on IC with increasing leadership and strategic responsibilities