Senior ISSE/Penetration Tester TS/SCI Polygraph

Leidos

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Location
Annapolis Junction, MD
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$131,300–$237,350 / yr
Posted
47 days ago
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TL;DR · Senior ISSE/Penetration Tester TS/SCI Polygraph

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Leidos seeks a Senior ISSE/Penetration Tester to join their Intel Sector’s Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA) team. This role involves validating and verifying system security requirements for large-scale systems, identifying security threats, and conducting penetration testing to enhance overall security capabilities. The selected individual will collaborate with other engineers and technical experts to ensure hardware and software architectures meet stringent security standards while leading Security Testing Events and publishing results. Essential skills include extensive experience with common security tools like Nessus and NMAP, hands-on vulnerability testing, and a deep understanding of security practices and policies. Preferred qualifications involve DoD 8570 compliance, ISSEP or CISSP certifications, and expertise in scripting languages and web application penetration testing. This position addresses significant cybersecurity challenges within a large, complex network environment with geographically distributed components.

Skills

Nessus nmap Wireshark Tenable Nessus Risk Management Framework Defense in Depth access control authorization identification and authentication public key infrastructure network security architecture enterprise security architecture penetration testing tools IT security policy secure configurations desktop operating systems server operating systems risk analysis incident response firewalls system development system design system implementation scripting languages CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Conducting and leading penetration testing on complex systems to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Developing security testing events and publishing results to enhance overall system security.
  • Recommending and implementing technical solutions based on current and desired system security architecture.
  • Assessing and mitigating system security threats throughout the program lifecycle.
  • Collaborating with engineering teams to ensure hardware and software meet security requirements.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with at least 12 years of relevant experience.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with security tools like Nessus, NMAP, and Wireshark for vulnerability testing.
  • Deep understanding and application of security practices, policies, and risk management frameworks.
  • Experience developing and implementing integrated security services management processes, including network penetration testing and risk analysis.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate across teams and with customers.

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