Penetration Tester

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Huntsville, AL
Salary
$87,100–$157,450 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
56 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday
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Below market

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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 426 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Penetration Tester

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JOB TITLE: Penetration Tester The Penetration Tester joins the Cyber & Analytics Business Area within the INTEL Sector. This role involves performing live penetration tests for customers and conducting deep-dive preparatory analysis for systems under test. Key responsibilities include recommending specific mitigation strategies for discovered vulnerabilities, testing at multiple stages of the system development and acquisition lifecycle, and developing red team tools for stand-alone and network-connected systems. The position ensures the survivability and resiliency of customer systems while delivering timely after-action reports. Required technical skills include proficiency in Linux and Windows operating systems, scripting languages like Python and Bash, and experience with web application, cloud, and API security testing. Candidates must utilize tools such as Nmap, Burp Suite, and Metasploit to address security challenges within the government and defense sectors.

Skills

Penetration Testing Python Bash PowerShell AWS Azure GCP Metasploit Burp Suite Nmap OWASP Top 10 TCP/IP API Security REST SOAP GraphQL Vulnerability Assessment Cobalt Strike ScoutSuite Prowler Pacu

What you'll do

  • Perform live penetration tests for customers across various system development and acquisition stages.
  • Conduct deep-dive preparatory analysis for all systems scheduled for testing.
  • Recommend specific mitigation strategies to customers for all discovered vulnerabilities.
  • Develop red team tools for use in stand-alone and network-connected systems.
  • Ensure the survivability and resiliency of customer systems under test.
  • Deliver timely development updates and after-action reports following each assessment.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Must be located in or willing to relocate to Huntsville, AL for this on-site position.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, or a master’s degree in a related field, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
  • 4-8 years of experience in penetration testing/red teams, or 2+ years of experience with a master’s degree.
  • Proficient with Linux (preferably Kali or Parrot) and Windows operating systems.
  • Experience with scripting languages such as bash and python.
  • Hands-on experience performing penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, and security analysis on enterprise systems.
  • Proven experience with web application penetration testing (OWASP Top 10), cloud security assessments (AWS, Azure, GCP), and API security testing.

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