Application Security Penetration Tester (Hybrid/Remote)

Boston Government Services, LLC; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

401K

Long and Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Boston Government Services, LLC. (BGS) is seeking an Application Security-Penetration Tester in Oak Ridge, TN. The role involves conducting application, infrastructure, and network security testing to identify vulnerabilities, validate controls, and provide actionable recommendations.

Full-time, onsite or hybrid/remote depending on contract needs. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, experience in penetration tests and security assessments, and the ability to communicate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• Experience conducting penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, application security testing, or technical security assessments.
• Familiarity with ROE development, test planning, exploitability validation, vulnerability scanning, web application security, network testing, and report writing.
• Knowledge of OWASP, NIST, CVSS, secure configuration, and common attack techniques.
• Ability to communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security or clearance badge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct application, infrastructure, and network security testing to identify vulnerabilities and provide actionable recommendations.
• Support development of penetration testing rules of engagement, test plans, and testing documentation.
• Perform reconnaissance, enumeration, target assessment, vulnerability validation, and evidence collection.
• Use approved tools to identify and validate vulnerabilities.
• Prepare draft and final penetration test reports with findings and recommendations.
• Coordinate kickoff meetings, approvals, debriefs, validation testing, and timelines.
• Identify systemic trends and support security posture improvement recommendations.

Skills

Penetration testing

Vulnerability assessments

Application security testing

Technical security assessments

Report writing

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Boston Government Services, LLC. (BGS) is seeking an Application Security-Penetration Tester in Oak Ridge, TN. The role involves conducting application, infrastructure, and network security testing to identify vulnerabilities, validate controls, and provide actionable recommendations.

Full-time, onsite or hybrid/remote depending on contract needs. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, experience in penetration tests and security assessments, and the ability to communicate