Junior Penetration Tester - Federal Security

Accenture PLC; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services seeks a skilled Penetration Tester to support Agency information systems with comprehensive security assessments, compliance with FISMA, and continuous monitoring. Responsibilities include ROE preparation, detailed findings, and coordinating travel for assessments across CONUS and OCONUS.

Your work will involve wireless/RF, mobile app security testing, and adversarial assessments, collaborating with SOC/CTI/CDF teams to emulate IOCs, TTPs, and CWEs.

Qualifications

• 3 years of professional experience in penetration testing and offensive security assessments; or, with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, 5 years of such experience.
• Hands‑on experience with penetration testing methodologies, wireless/RF assessment tools, mobile application security testing, and CISA HVA assessment procedures.
• Preferred certifications include OSCP, GPEN, and CEH.

Responsibilities

• Perform penetration testing at the request of Components/System Owners/ISSM/ISSO, including preparing and submitting ROE for Government approval.
• Deliver detailed findings and recommendations reports to relevant stakeholders and support remediation and retesting efforts.
• Conduct wireless access point and RF assessments across the Agency's sites, including Puerto Rico and Guam, while managing a master travel/assessment schedule.

Skills

Penetration testing

Offensive security

Wireless/RF assessment

Mobile application security

CISA HVA procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IT/Cybersecurity

Job description

Accenture Federal Services seeks a skilled Penetration Tester to support Agency information systems with comprehensive security assessments, compliance with FISMA, and continuous monitoring. Responsibilities include ROE preparation, detailed findings, and coordinating travel for assessments across CONUS and OCONUS.

Your work will involve wireless/RF, mobile app security testing, and adversarial assessments, collaborating with SOC/CTI/CDF teams to emulate IOCs, TTPs, and CWEs.