​​Penetration Tester​

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Ashburn, VA
Salary
$87,100–$157,450 / yr
Posted
132 days ago
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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

Leidos currently has 230 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $106,600–$192,700 across 218 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · ​​Penetration Tester​

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The Penetration Tester role at the Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection Security Operations Center involves conducting comprehensive security assessments to identify vulnerabilities in CBP’s FISMA systems. This senior-level position requires a deep understanding of offensive cybersecurity techniques, strong analytical skills, and the ability to produce detailed reports with actionable recommendations. Day-to-day responsibilities include performing internal and external web application, network, and infrastructure penetration tests using tools like Kali Linux, Metasploit, and Burp Suite Pro, while adhering to operational guidelines. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in pen testing and vulnerability assessment, with expertise in areas such as network pentesting or cloud infrastructure pentesting, and hold certifications like OSCP or GPEN. Additionally, the role demands collaboration with SOC, engineering, and security teams to validate and remediate vulnerabilities, supporting tool development and knowledge sharing within the team.

Skills

Kali Linux Metasploit Burp Suite Pro Cobalt Strike Tenable Nessus Tenable Security Center Bloodhound BladeRF Hak5 Wireshark tcpdump Prowler Scoutsuite AWS OSCP GPEN CRTO OSWP GWAPT

What you'll do

  • Conduct comprehensive security assessments of CBP FISMA systems to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Perform internal and external web application, network, and infrastructure penetration tests using various tools.
  • Produce detailed reports with actionable remediation recommendations for identified vulnerabilities.
  • Validate and remediate vulnerabilities in partnership with SOC, engineering, and security teams.
  • Assist in verifying bug bounty findings and their corresponding remediations.

What we're looking for

  • 3-5 years of professional experience in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment.
  • Deep understanding of web application and enterprise network environments.
  • Experience in incident detection and response, malware analysis, or cyber forensics.
  • Proficiency with tools such as Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp Suite Pro, and Wireshark.
  • Possession of at least one penetration testing certification (OSCP, GPEN, CRTO, OSWP, GWAPT).
  • Ability to produce detailed reports and collaborate with security teams for remediation.

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