Red Team Penetration Tester - Virginia Beach
Core
Perform penetration testing and offensive cybersecurity actions for U.S. Government and DoD systems, simulating threat actor behaviors and developing exploits.
Role type
Senior IC Red Team Penetration Tester
Builds
Offensive security tools and exploit frameworks for government and DoD systems
Domain
Defense / Cybersecurity
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Offensive security tool development, exploit development, vulnerability discovery, threat modeling (MITRE ATT&CK), multi-platform assessment (Linux, Windows, macOS), scripting/programming (Python, C++, Java, Rust, Assembly, C#), Active Directory security
Preferred skills
DoD 8570.01-M CSSP Auditor certifications (CEH, CySA+, CISA, GSNA, CFR, PenTest+), knowledge of military systems specifications and DoD cyber policies
Technologies
Metasploit, NMAP, Kali Linux, Cobalt Strike, C#, Java, Linux, macOS, Python, Rust, Windows, Active Directory
Responsibilities
Create, modify, and implement offensive security tools; Simulate threat actor behaviors utilizing TTPs; Execute assessments across diverse operating systems; Conduct exploit development and discover new vulnerabilities; Review and address deficiencies in offensive tools and methodologies; Program using scripting or programming languages to support exploit development
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC