Penetration Tester with Security Clearance, Cyber Defense Technologies, Chantilly, VA
Cyber Defense Technologies -
Chantilly, VA,
US
Penetration Tester with Security Clearance
Date Posted: 2024-05-07
Job description
Overview: CDT is looking for a Penetration Tester to support a government customer onsite in Chantilly, VA. Candidates with OSCP certification are highly recommended to apply. Clearance: An active Top Secret/SCI with CI poly is required. Candidates who do not meet these requirements will not be considered. Responsibilities:
Configuring and supporting Windows, Linux, Unix, Mac OS, and other operating systems, VMware, Xen, Hyper V and other virtualization platforms.
Software engineering, program design and implementation, configuration management, system maintenance, integration testing, information system engineering, penetration testing and analysis.
Research, development, integration, and distribution of information systems security tools and associated documentation.
Security procedures for systems and software within area of expertise to ensure consistent security policy implementation.
Education relevant to computer engineering, information security, information management, cyber security, and/or computer science.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED, Associates Degree and 5 years of relevant work experience.
Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of Pen Tester experience.
Experience in cyber security with a focus on red teaming, penetration testing, or threat hunting.
Strong understanding of network protocols and troubleshooting, server, and workstation operating systems, exploits and vulnerabilities, penetration testing and/or red teaming (MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP), common penetration tools, tactics, techniques, and procedures.
Experience with cloud environments.
Ability to research, develop, and maintain knowledge of penetration testing tools, tactics, techniques, and procedures.
Ability to incorporate threat intelligence data into attached or penetration testing scenarios.
Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills with a strong attention to detail.
Read/write code using interpreted languages (Python, PHP, Ruby, etc.).
Experience with simulated/emulated environments and/or virtualization technologies; Experience with orchestration tools and virtualization environments (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).
Experience with industrial control systems deployment, security best practices, vulnerabilities, and penetration testing.
ICD 503 and the Government's certification and accreditation process.
Networks, computer components, system protocols, and COTS technology.
System methodologies including client/server, web hosting, web content servers, policy servers, directory servers, firewalls, WAN, MAN, LAN, switches, and routers.
Software integration of COTS and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) products.
Windows, Linux, Unix, and Mac OS X administration, VMware, Xen, Hyper V and other virtualization platforms. CDT is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
Configuring and supporting Windows, Linux, Unix, Mac OS, and other operating systems, VMware, Xen, Hyper V and other virtualization platforms.
Software engineering, program design and implementation, configuration management, system maintenance, integration testing, information system engineering, penetration testing and analysis.
Research, development, integration, and distribution of information systems security tools and associated documentation.
Security procedures for systems and software within area of expertise to ensure consistent security policy implementation.
Education relevant to computer engineering, information security, information management, cyber security, and/or computer science.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED, Associates Degree and 5 years of relevant work experience.
Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of Pen Tester experience.
Experience in cyber security with a focus on red teaming, penetration testing, or threat hunting.
Strong understanding of network protocols and troubleshooting, server, and workstation operating systems, exploits and vulnerabilities, penetration testing and/or red teaming (MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP), common penetration tools, tactics, techniques, and procedures.
Experience with cloud environments.
Ability to research, develop, and maintain knowledge of penetration testing tools, tactics, techniques, and procedures.
Ability to incorporate threat intelligence data into attached or penetration testing scenarios.
Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills with a strong attention to detail.
Read/write code using interpreted languages (Python, PHP, Ruby, etc.).
Experience with simulated/emulated environments and/or virtualization technologies; Experience with orchestration tools and virtualization environments (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).
Experience with industrial control systems deployment, security best practices, vulnerabilities, and penetration testing.
ICD 503 and the Government's certification and accreditation process.
Networks, computer components, system protocols, and COTS technology.
System methodologies including client/server, web hosting, web content servers, policy servers, directory servers, firewalls, WAN, MAN, LAN, switches, and routers.
Software integration of COTS and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) products.
Windows, Linux, Unix, and Mac OS X administration, VMware, Xen, Hyper V and other virtualization platforms. CDT is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.