Government and Public Sector - Cybersecurity - Penetration Tester - Senior Consultant

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Consultant in Cybersecurity to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your extensive experience in penetration testing to identify and exploit vulnerabilities across various systems. You will work collaboratively with a team of experts, providing technical leadership and mentoring junior members. This position offers the opportunity to engage in continuous learning and development, ensuring you stay at the forefront of cybersecurity trends. With a commitment to fostering an inclusive culture, this firm empowers its employees to make a significant impact in the industry while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Continuous Learning Opportunities

Flexible Working Arrangements

Diverse and Inclusive Culture

Transformative Leadership Coaching

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in penetration testing and cybersecurity.
• Familiarity with the latest exploits and security trends.

Responsibilities

• Perform various types of penetration testing including web applications and social engineering.
• Lead technical teams and provide guidance on security assessments.

Skills

Penetration Testing

Scripting/Programming (Python, PowerShell, Java, Perl)

Vulnerability Analysis

Reverse Engineering

Technical Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Penetration Testing Tools

Job description

Government and Public Sector - Cybersecurity - Penetration Tester - Senior Consultant

Location: McLean

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Mar 17, 2025

Requisition ID: 1570748

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The opportunity

Our cybersecurity professionals possess diverse industry knowledge, along with unique technical expertise and specialized skills. The team works together in planning, pursuing, delivering and managing engagements to assess, improve, build, and in some cases operate integrated security operations for our clients.

We will support you with career-long training and coaching to develop your skills. As EY is a global leading service provider in this space, you will be working with the best of the best in a collaborative environment.

Your key responsibilities

• Perform penetration testing which includes internet, intranet, wireless, web application, social engineering and physical penetration testing.
• Execute red team scenarios to highlight gaps impacting organizations security postures.
• Ability to work both independently as well as lead a team of technical testers on penetration testing and red team engagements.
• Provide technical leadership and advise junior team members on attack and penetration test engagements.
• Identify and exploit security vulnerabilities in a wide array of systems in a variety of situations.
• Perform in-depth analysis of penetration testing results and create reports that describe findings, exploitation procedures, risks and recommendations.
• Execute penetration testing projects using the established methodology, tools and rules of engagements.
• Convey complex technical security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences including executives.

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor's degree and at least 3+ years of related work experience
• Experience with manual attack and penetration testing
• Experience with scripting / programming skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Java, Perl etc.).
• Updated and familiarized with the latest exploits and security trends
• Experience leading a technical team to conduct remote and on-site penetration testing within defined rules of engagement.
• Familiarity to perform network penetration testing that involves avoiding detection and common alert thresholds on endpoints and security tooling
• Any two of the following certifications or courses: GSE, OSCP, OSWP, GPEN, GWAPT, OSED, OSEE, GXPN, GRTP, CRTP, GDAT, GREM, SEC670, SEC699, or SEC760
• Willingness and flexibility to travel up to 60%, domestically and internationally to meet client needs.
• Proven experience in reverse engineering, vulnerability analysis, and exploit development to identify and mitigate security risk.
• Must have an active TS SCI clearance level and able to maintain
• Must be willing to work on-site 5 days a week as needed by the client in the greater Washington, DC area

What we look for

We're interested in intellectually curious people with a genuine passion for cybersecurity. With your specialization in attack and penetration testing, we’ll turn to you to speak up with innovative new ideas that could make a lasting difference not only to us – but also to the industry as a whole. If you have the confidence in both your presentation and technical abilities to grow into a leading expert here, this is the role for you.

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $103,800 to $190,300. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $124,600 to $216,300.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.