Penetration Tester

PingWind; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eleven Federal Holidays

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Medical plan choices with employer contribution

Dental and Vision Insurance

Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401k with competitive matching

Continuing education assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness benefits

529 College Savings Plan

Legal Insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

A federal services company is seeking a Penetration Tester in Alexandria, VA. This role involves executing penetration tests, conducting vulnerability assessments, and supporting risk reduction efforts for MODES III systems. Candidates must obtain a Top Secret clearance and possess relevant cybersecurity certifications. The position offers competitive benefits, including medical plans, paid time off, and continuing education assistance.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• 5 years of relevant experience (4 years can substitute for degree).
• Holds or is working toward appropriate penetration testing certifications.

Responsibilities

• Execute authorized penetration testing activities against MODES III systems.
• Plan and scope penetration tests in coordination with Government stakeholders.
• Conduct technical testing activities following approved rules of engagement.
• Document results and findings to contribute to formal reports.
• Support remediation validation to confirm closure of identified vulnerabilities.
• Follow ethical hacking standards and testing methodologies.

Skills

Penetration testing

Vulnerability exploitation

Cybersecurity assessments

Education

BS/BA degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

CEH

PenTest+

GPEN

OSCP

Job description

Location: Alexandria, Va
Required Clearance: Top Secret Clearance
Certifications: Holds or is working toward penetration testing and offensive security certifications appropriate for DoD environments, such as CEH, PenTest+, GPEN, OSCP, or equivalent DoD 8570/8140-approved cybersecurity certifications.
Required Education: BS/BA degree
Required Experience: 5 years relevant experience (an additional 4 years experience may be substituted in lieu of degree).

Position Description

PingWind is seeking a Penetration Tester responsible for supporting authorized penetration testing and security assessment activities to identify, validate, and document vulnerabilities in MODES III systems and cloud-hosted environments in accordance with Government cybersecurity requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supports execution of authorized penetration testing activities against MODES III systems, applications, and cloud environments to identify security weaknesses. (PenTest).
• Assists with planning, scoping, and execution of penetration tests in coordination with Government stakeholders and senior cybersecurity personnel.
• Conducts technical testing activities, including vulnerability exploitation, validation, and verification, in accordance with approved rules of engagement and security policies.
• Documents penetration testing results, findings, and supporting evidence, contributing to formal reports and risk documentation.
• Supports remediation validation and retesting activities to confirm closure of identified vulnerabilities and risk reduction.
• Follows established ethical hacking standards, testing methodologies, and reporting procedures to ensure compliant and repeatable execution.

Required Qualifications

• Must hold or be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret.
• Holds or is working toward penetration testing and offensive security certifications appropriate for DoD environments, such as CEH, PenTest+, GPEN, OSCP, or equivalent DoD 8570/8140-approved cybersecurity certifications.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s Degree

About PingWind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Northern Virginia and Huntsville AL. www.PingWind.com

Benefits

• Eleven Federal Holidays
• Paid Time Off accrued each pay period
• Parental Leave
• Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule
• Continuing education assistance
• Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy (formerly GymPass)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance

Veterans are encouraged to apply

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.