Cyber Security

Tesla Laboratories; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Tesla Laboratories is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) delivering Cyber Security, Intelligence Analysis, and Program Management support to national security clients in the DoD and IC. The contractor role focuses on evaluating and testing enterprise IT environments, using adversarial techniques to identify vulnerabilities and craft mitigation plans.

A strong background in Linux/Windows security and cloud designs is preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated work experience in cyber security or related IT field.
• Demonstrated experience with cyber penetration testing.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging adversarial tactics to conduct hands-on security testing.
• Demonstrated experience applying computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of cyber security principles for Linux, Windows, and virtual platforms.
• Demonstrated experience designing, testing, or implementing IT security architecture.
• Demonstrated experience performing network security analysis.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing network architectures.
• Demonstrated experience using network management tools.
• Demonstrated experience developing risk management methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing test results to develop risk and threat mitigation plans.
• Demonstrated experience testing or reviewing system configuration, development, and design around enterprise systems and hypervisors.
• Demonstrated experience designing, testing, or implementing complex Windows installations.
• Demonstrated experience with understanding Cloud Providers designs and services.

Skills

Cyber security

Penetration testing

Adversarial testing

System exploitation

Linux/Windows security

IT security architecture

Network security analysis

Network architectures

Network management tools

Risk management

Windows installations

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the Company Tesla Laboratories is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cyber Security, Intelligence Analysis, Financial Management, Facilities Engineering Services, and Program Management support to the Intelligence Community (IC), the Department of Defense (DoD), and other federal government customers. We take pride in fostering a culture that values family, professional growth, and long-term career development—setting us apart from other services companies.

The Contractor shall possess and provide the following required skills and demonstrated experience:

• Demonstrated work experience in cyber security or related IT field.
• Demonstrated experience with cyber penetration testing.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging adversarial tactics to conduct hands-on security testing.
• Demonstrated experience applying computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of cyber security principles for Linux, Windows, and virtual platforms.
• Demonstrated experience designing, testing, or implementing IT security architecture.
• Demonstrated experience performing network security analysis.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing network architectures.
• Demonstrated experience using network management tools.
• Demonstrated experience developing risk management methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing test results to develop risk and threat mitigation plans.
• (U) Demonstrated experience testing or reviewing system configuration, development, and design specifically around enterprise systems and hypervisors.
• (U) Demonstrated experience designing, testing, or implementing complex Windows installations.
• (U) Demonstrated experience with understanding Cloud Providers designs and services.

Desired Skills and demonstrated Experience

• Demonstrated experience participating in public and private information security groups and organizations.
• Demonstrated experience communicating vulnerability results and risk posture to senior executives.
• Demonstrated experience performing complex technical tasks with minimal direction.
• Demonstrated experience with penetration testing within Sponsor Cloud Services.
• Demonstrated experience with using AI in penetration testing.
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or other related scientific or technical discipline.
• One or more of the relevant certifications:
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
  • Global Information Assurance Certification Penetration Tester (GPEN)

Benefits

Tesla Laboratories offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and long-term success of our employees, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with company contribution
• Paid time off and federal holidays
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive, family-focused company culture
• Opportunities for long-term career growth within a growing SDVOSB