Enterprise Cybersecurity Penetration Tester and Operator, Mid

Booz Allen Hamilton

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McLean, VA
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93 days ago
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Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

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TL;DR · Enterprise Cybersecurity Penetration Tester and Operator, Mid

Enterprise Cybersecurity Penetration Tester and Operator, Mid joins the internal Red Team to lead enterprise and system-focused network and penetration assessments. This role involves identifying security risks within applications, security controls, and network infrastructure while performing end-to-end red and purple team scenarios. The individual will conduct penetration testing across internet, intranet, wireless, mobile devices, and web applications to highlight gaps in the organization's security posture. Key technical requirements include experience with vulnerability enumeration and exploitation frameworks like Burp Suite Pro and Metasploit, alongside knowledge of network defense technologies such as SIEM, EDR, and web application firewalls. Preferred skills include testing cloud-hosted solutions, Active Directory, Azure, Amazon Web Services, and programming in Python or Golang. The role requires translating complex technical security concepts into actionable reports for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What you'll do

  • Lead enterprise and system-focused network and penetration assessments to identify security risks.
  • Plan and execute end-to-end red and purple team scenarios based on established rules of engagement.
  • Perform penetration testing on internet, intranet, wireless networks, mobile devices, and web applications.
  • Conduct vulnerability enumeration and exploitation using tools like Burp Suite Pro and Metasploit.
  • Analyze the functionality and capabilities of network defense technologies including SIEM, EDR, and WAFs.
  • Translate complex technical security concepts into actionable insights for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Produce high-quality assessment reports to communicate findings to clients and senior leadership.
  • Conduct cutting-edge research to identify emerging threats relevant to the organization's security posture.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • 1+ years of experience with penetration testing and red teaming, or cybersecurity.
  • Experience with vulnerability enumeration and exploitation frameworks, including Burp Suite Pro and Metasploit.
  • Knowledge of network defense technologies, including incident response, web application firewalls, SIEM, and EDR solutions.
  • Ability to write high-quality assessment reports and communicate complex technical concepts to various stakeholders.
  • Experience testing cloud-hosted solutions (preferred).
  • Experience with red teaming, including covert computer network exploitation (preferred); OSCP Certification (preferred); knowledge of Active Directory, Azure, AWS, or programming languages like Python or Golang (preferred).
  • Bachelor's degree.

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