Penetration Tester

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
Fort Meade, MD
Employment
Full-time
Posted
94 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 · Penetration Tester

As a Penetration Tester, you will conduct testing and analysis to identify vulnerabilities and potential threat vectors in systems and networks while developing exploits and engineering attack methodologies. You will leverage an understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and common cybersecurity control implementations to plan and execute threat-based assessments. Your daily work involves performing network security analysis, including software or traffic analysis, and utilizing adversarial tactics for hands-on security testing. The role requires proficiency in Linux, Windows, and virtual platforms, along with experience in system exploitation techniques and developing risk mitigation plans. You may also utilize Breach and Attack Simulation tools like Atomic Red Team or Scythe, and perform manual source code audits in languages such as Java, Ruby, Python, JavaScript, Rust, or C to identify security issues.

What you'll do

  • Identify vulnerabilities and potential threat vectors in systems and networks.
  • Develop exploits and engineer specific attack methodologies.
  • Plan and conduct threat-based assessments using the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
  • Perform network security analysis including software and traffic analysis.
  • Conduct hands-on security testing by leveraging adversarial tactics.
  • Develop risk and threat mitigation plans based on assessment findings.
  • Mentor and supervise team members as needed.

What we're looking for

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • 3+ years of experience with MITRE ATT&CK, test planning, and security control assessment.
  • 3+ years of experience with cyber penetration testing or developing risk and threat mitigation plans.
  • 3+ years of experience operating in Linux, Windows, and virtual platforms.
  • 3+ years of experience with computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques.
  • 3+ years of experience leveraging adversarial tactics to conduct hands-on security testing.
  • 3+ years of experience performing network security analysis, including software or traffic analysis.
  • Secret clearance.

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