This role pays more than
72%
of similar roles. Most pay
$137,500–$184,925
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$179k
versus about
$161k
for comparable roles.
Based on 239 similar postings.
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About General Dynamics
General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.
General Dynamics currently has
444 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$112,924–$149,500
across 377 roles with salary data.
Join our highly skilled team as a Penetration Tester at the senior level, supporting critical customer activities in McLean, VA. You will conduct comprehensive internal and external penetration testing of networks, web applications, databases, and cloud services, identifying vulnerabilities and misconfigurations to enhance security defense mechanisms. Your daily tasks include manually exploiting systems for privilege escalation and lateral movement, writing detailed reports, and providing actionable recommendations to various stakeholders, including senior government officials. Essential skills include strong writing abilities, experience with AWS Cloud Security, and familiarity with NIST 800-53 and the Risk Management Framework. This role requires a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and at least six years of relevant experience in cybersecurity or related fields.