Penetration Tester

Responsibilities

Provide subject matter expert testing expertise for support of the Risk Management Framework.

Direct and/or participate in the testing phase of the security controls assessments using specialized knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, architectures, equipment, services, and standards.

Requirements

• Twelve years of related work experience (a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or IT Engineering may be substituted for four years of experience)
• Proficiency in utilizing a wide variety of tools for vulnerability and penetration testing
• Experience in performing both network and application-level testing using established test protocols and methods
• Proficiency in researching and evaluating emerging technologies relevant to information systems security
• Interpreting agency specific and federal security regulations
• DoD 8570-1M, CEH, IAT Level III or IAM Level III requirements, including certification in an operating system such as Linux/Unix or Windows 2007, CCNA
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be fully cleared with FS poly

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of reverse engineering, forensics, or malware analysis a plus
• Working knowledge of cloud, containerization, and virtualization technologies
• Working knowledge of Python, Ruby, Java, or other object-oriented languages
• Previous instructor-led training experience and developing classroom lectures and material to facilitate in-person and on-line learning activities
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Moodle, Canvas, and Blackboard