Penetration Tester
Core
Conduct penetration testing and red teaming to support US Navy operational test and evaluation by identifying vulnerabilities and exploiting target networks and systems.
Role type
Senior IC penetration tester (red teaming)
Builds
Cyber test plans and security assessments for US Navy operational systems
Domain
Defense / Cybersecurity
Required skills
Penetration testing, red teaming, exploit development, network vulnerability assessment, physical access testing, wireless security testing, automated tool deployment, data exfiltration simulation, open-source intelligence gathering, report writing
Preferred skills
Proficiency with Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, or Core Impact
Technologies
Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Core Impact, Microsoft Office Suite, Teams
Responsibilities
Develop cyber test plans, carry out cyber tests in laboratory or cyber range environments, penetrate or access target networks and systems, analyze target operational architectures, scout networks and assess system vulnerabilities, conduct on-net and off-net activities to control deployed automated technologies, deploy tools such as backdoors and sniffers, exploit network devices and security devices, enable access through physical and/or wireless means, identify network strengths and vulnerabilities, prepare red team reports
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC