Enterprise Cybersecurity Penetration Tester and Operator, Mid

Phase2 Technology; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Booz Allen is seeking a security professional to conduct enterprise-scale penetration testing and red team assessments. You will plan and execute red and purple team scenarios, test networks, apps, and devices, and clearly communicate findings to executives and clients.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years of experience in offensive security, familiarity with Burp Suite Pro and Metasploit, and strong ability to produce high-quality assessment reports. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with penetration testing and red teaming.
• Experience with vulnerability enumeration and exploitation frameworks, including Burp Suite Pro and Metasploit.
• Knowledge of functionality and capabilities of network defense technologies, including incident response, web application firewalls, SIEM, and EDR solutions.
• Ability to write high-quality assessment reports and effectively communicate with clients, teammates, and senior leadership.
• Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end red and purple team scenarios to highlight gaps impacting the organization's security posture.
• Perform penetration testing across internet, intranet, wireless, mobile devices, applications, and web apps.
• Convey complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executives.
• Collaborate with Booz Allen's Enterprise Technology Services and Solutions team.

Skills

Penetration testing

Red team

Report writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Burp Suite Pro

Metasploit

Job description

Job Number: R0243470

The Opportunity

As a member of the Booz Allen internal Red Team, you'll lead enterprise and system-focused network and penetration assessments to identify security risks within applications, security controls, and network infrastructure. This is a fast-paced environment that combines offensive security expertise with consulting skills to deliver security analysis and provide solutions to Booz Allen's Enterprise Technology Services and Solutions team.

On our team, you'll plan and execute end-to-end red and purple team scenarios to highlight gaps impacting the organization's security posture using established rules of engagement. You'll perform penetration testing, including internet, intranet, wireless, mobile devices and applications, and web applications. You'll convey complex technical security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executives. Join a team of security enthusiasts that perform security cutting edge research pertinent to the company, and promote an environment of innovation and knowledge sharing. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have

• 1+ years of experience with penetration testing and red teaming, or cybersecurity
• Experience with vulnerability enumeration and exploitation frameworks, including Burp Suite Pro and Metasploit
• Knowledge of functionality and capabilities of network defense technologies, including incident response, web application firewalls, SIEM, and EDR solutions
• Ability to write high-quality assessment reports and effectively communicate with clients, teammates, and senior leadership
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have

• Experience testing cloud-hosted solutions
• Experience with red teaming, including covert computer network exploitation
• Knowledge of Active Directory, Azure, and Amazon Web Services
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python or Golang
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced work environment, multitask, and handle truncated delivery deadlines
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Information Security or CS
• OSCP Certification

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.