Entry-Level Penetration Tester — Hands-on Network Security

Rootedsec; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Arlington, VA is seeking a Junior Penetration Tester to join a small assessment team performing network, host, and internal web app testing on fixed engagements. Onsite work is expected; clearance sponsorship is available for the right candidate.

Most work is hands-on testing, with a substantial portion dedicated to writing findings that are reproducible and actionable. US persons eligible for a security clearance apply.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of hands-on testing in labs or CTFs.
• Proficiency with Burp Suite and Nmap.
• Scripting language proficiency.
• Ability to explain attack paths to non-hackers.
• US person eligible for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Execute network and application assessments under an agreed scope.
• Reproduce and document every finding with clear steps and evidence.
• Retest fixes and confirm the issue is actually closed.

Skills

Hands-on testing

Scripting language

Explain attack paths

Tools

Burp Suite

Nmap

Job description

Peraton in Arlington, VA is seeking a Junior Penetration Tester to join a small assessment team performing network, host, and internal web app testing on fixed engagements. Onsite work is expected; clearance sponsorship is available for the right candidate.

Most work is hands-on testing, with a substantial portion dedicated to writing findings that are reproducible and actionable. US persons eligible for a security clearance apply.