Cleared Penetration Tester

About the role

The Opportunity On our team, you will have the opportunity to work with the best and brightest in the field. Fortreum team members have supported the biggest cloud providers in the world, and you will have the opportunity to learn from the best. We're seeking a seasoned Penetration Tester to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with all members of the team to conduct penetration testing of customer networks, applications (API, web, and mobile), and/or social engineering activities to achieve the customer’s objectives of the engagement.
• Advises customers on details of vulnerabilities, remediation strategies, and compliance requirements.
• Prepares final deliverables for delivery to customers within established timelines.
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Collaborates with internal teams and customers to coordinate project readiness.
• Pursues continuous professional development in by achieving industry specific certifications (must be willing to meet FedRAMP certification requirements as outlined by A2LA).
• Performs project readouts with customers to notify them of the outcome of their penetration test.
• Trains and mentors junior team members.
• Interfaces with customers and other internal delivery team members through entire engagement, interacting will all levels of customer organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years of equivalent job experience
• 2+ years of professional services experience
• 3+ years of web application and network penetration testing experience
• Proficient in at least one or more scripting languages (i.e., bash, python, PowerShell, ruby, etc.)
• Strong technical acumen with regards to penetration testing methodologies
• Familiarity with best practices frameworks such as OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK, OSSTMM, and/or PTES
• Ability to work in a SCIF in Northern Virginia or Seattle, Washington
• Active Top Secret clearance or ability to get a Top Secret clearance

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications
• Preferred Skills

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years of equivalent job experience
• 2+ years of professional services experience
• 3+ years of web application and network penetration testing experience
• Proficient in at least one or more scripting languages (i.e., bash, python, PowerShell, ruby, etc.)
• Strong technical acumen with regards to penetration testing methodologies
• Familiarity with best practices frameworks such as OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK, OSSTMM, and/or PTES
• Ability to work in a SCIF in Northern Virginia or Seattle, Washington
• Active Top Secret clearance or ability to get a Top Secret clearance

Preferred Skills:

• eCPPT, OSCP, OSCE, OSWE, or GPEN certifications
• Ability to quickly assess new and leading-edge technologies and concepts
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to develop technical content for website updates, whitepapers, and blog posts that can be used both internally and by our clients to assist them in evaluating/building out their security programs
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with team members and clients
• Familiarity with commonly used network architecture, network devices/services, development platforms, and software suites
• Familiarity of penetration testing in cloud environments encompassing a variety of technology stacks

What Fortreum Offers

• A competitive compensation package, where you will be rewarded based on your performance/outcomes and recognized for the value you bring to our business.
• Our benefits package includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401K plan with a 4% match, company paid short-term disability, company paid long-term disability, company paid AD&D and life insurance, flex time off, annual bonuses, training stipends, certification reimbursements, access to over 30,000 free online training courses, personal cell phone allowance, new hire and annual home office stipend, spot awards and eleven paid holidays.
• An Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
• Fortreum is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.