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Cyber Security Penetration Testing Specialist [2000D2]

Washington, DC, us💼 Full-time🗓 2019-02-13 → 2026-09-25

Core

Perform network security and penetration testing to detect and design security controls, preventing exploitable vulnerabilities for a US cabinet-level department managing nuclear material policies and safety.

Role type

Cyber Security Penetration Testing Specialist

Builds

Security assessments, penetration test reports, and security control designs

Domain

US Government / Nuclear Energy / Cyber Security

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Network security, Penetration testing, Network monitoring, Scanning techniques, Firewall configuration, Malware analysis, Security patch management, Vulnerability detection, Data encryption, Automated penetration testing tools

Preferred skills

National-level recognition in penetration testing, Design of security controls, Human factor vulnerability assessment, Report writing for management audiences

Technologies

Network scanning tools, Automated penetration testing frameworks, Malware detection tools, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Visio, Data analytic tools

Responsibilities

Conduct network monitoring and scanning to identify vulnerabilities, Design and implement security controls to prevent exploitation, Develop and deliver security training programs, Document test results and compliance status, Collaborate with line management to identify complex security solutions, Perform automated penetration testing and malware detection

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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