On-Site Penetration Tester — Huntsville, AL

Leidos Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

11 paid Holidays

401K with company match

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Penetration Tester for its Huntsville, AL office. You will perform live penetration tests for customers, conduct deep-dive preparatory analyses, and propose mitigation strategies for identified vulnerabilities across lifecycle stages.

Qualifications include a technical degree and 4–8 years of pen-testing experience, with strong Linux/Windows, scripting, and web app/security testing skills. On-site position with TS/SCI readiness supports national security work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• 4–8 years in penetration testing or related security field; master's with +2 years acceptable.
• Proficiency with Linux and Windows OS.
• Experience with scripting languages (bash, Python, etc.).
• Hands-on penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and security analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform live penetration tests for customers and deep-dive preparatory analysis.
• Recommend mitigation strategies for discovered vulnerabilities.
• Test at multiple stages of the system development lifecycle and develop red team tools.
• Ensure survivability and timely delivery of updates and after-action reports.

Skills

Linux

Windows OS

Scripting

Penetration testing

Web app pentest

Cloud security

API security

Networking (TCP/IP)

Education

Bachelor's in Cyber Security/CS/CE/EE

Master's in related field (optional)

Tools

Kali Linux

Parrot OS

Metasploit

Burp Suite

OWASP ZAP

Nmap

Nikto

Cobalt Strike

Empire

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Penetration Tester for its Huntsville, AL office. You will perform live penetration tests for customers, conduct deep-dive preparatory analyses, and propose mitigation strategies for identified vulnerabilities across lifecycle stages.

Qualifications include a technical degree and 4–8 years of pen-testing experience, with strong Linux/Windows, scripting, and web app/security testing skills. On-site position with TS/SCI readiness supports national security work.