Enterprise Cybersecurity Penetration Tester

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
McLean, VA
Salary
$86,800–$198,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
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About Booz Allen Hamilton

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

As an Enterprise Cybersecurity Penetration Tester on the internal Red Team, you will lead and execute system-focused network and penetration assessments to identify security risks across applications, infrastructure, cloud environments, identity services, and IoT devices. You will perform hands-on technical work to evaluate security postures, document findings, and collaborate with reporting and consulting teams to deliver solutions. The role requires expertise in vulnerability discovery, enumeration, exploitation, and post-exploitation techniques using tools such as Burp Suite Pro, Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Armitage, or PowerSploit. You will also communicate technical concepts to various stakeholders and contribute to security research. Ideal candidates possess experience with Active Directory, Azure, Amazon Web Services, and scripting languages while holding certifications like OSCP, OSEP, or CRTO to address complex security challenges within a fast-paced environment.

What you'll do

  • Lead and execute enterprise and system-focused network and penetration assessments.
  • Identify security risks across applications, infrastructure, cloud environments, and IoT devices.
  • Document technical findings into high-quality assessment reports for stakeholders.
  • Evaluate established rules of engagement and specific system penetration testing requirements.
  • Communicate complex technical security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Partner with consulting teams to deliver actionable security analysis and solutions.
  • Contribute to security research and promote knowledge sharing across the internal team.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • 2+ years of experience with penetration testing and red teaming.
  • Experience with vulnerability enumeration and exploitation frameworks including Burp Suite Pro, Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Armitage, or PowerSploit.
  • Knowledge of vulnerability discovery, enumeration, exploitation, and post-exploitation foundational techniques.
  • Ability to write technical findings into high-quality reports and communicate effectively with clients and teammates.
  • OSCP, OSWA, OSEP, OSEE, PNPT, CRTO, GPEN, GWAPT, GCPN, GXPN, or Offensive Security Certification.
  • Experience with covert network exploitation, adversary emulation, Active Directory, Azure, AWS, or scripting languages (preferred).
  • Bachelor’s degree.

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