Lead Penetration Tester TS/SCI Polygraph

Leidos

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Annapolis Junction, MD Posted 176 days ago $131,300–$237,350 / year
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Leidos seeks a Lead Penetration Tester to join its National Security Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area on a large, complex program using the Scaled Agile Framework. This role involves leading a team of cyber experts in conducting internal and external penetration tests, web application assessments, vulnerability risk analyses, and physical security audits to ensure robust protection against cyber threats. The candidate will work closely with development teams to enhance their understanding of vulnerabilities and remediation strategies while collaborating with engineering teams to enforce strict security requirements. Essential skills include experience with tools like Burp Suite, Kali Linux, and Python scripting, along with a strong grasp of the Cyber Kill Chain methodology and Risk Management Framework.

Skills

Python Powershell C JavaScript Java XML Perl HTML Burp_Suite Web_Inspect Appdetective Kali IPS/IDS_solutions Risk_Management_Framework Cyber_Kill_Chain_methodology GIAC_Penetration_Tester Certified_Ethical_Hacker Certified_Information_Security_Manager Certified_Web_Application_Defender

What you'll do

  • Perform internal and external penetration tests to identify system vulnerabilities.
  • Conduct web application penetration testing and vulnerability risk assessments.
  • Evaluate the impact of new developments on IT systems' security posture.
  • Work with development teams to enhance understanding of security issues.
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in security architecture and policy enforcement.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical/information assurance field and at least 12 years of relevant experience.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with penetration testing tools and web application security assessment tools like Burp Suite, Web Inspect, AppDetective.
  • Proficiency in multiple programming languages including Python, PowerShell, C, JavaScript, Java, XML, Perl, HTML.
  • Strong understanding of the Cyber Kill Chain methodology and experience applying Risk Management Framework.
  • Experience performing IT security risk assessments, web app pentests, and physical pentests.
  • Ability to collaborate with technical staff and customers to develop mitigation strategies for continuous modernization.

Market check

Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Leidos currently has 214 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $107,900–$195,050 across 204 roles with salary data.

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