Penetration Tester

nDepth Security, LLC; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A security consultancy is seeking a mid-senior level expert specializing in information technology. The role involves testing security controls and providing expert analytical insights in Columbia, MD. Candidates should have extensive experience in vulnerability testing and relevant certifications, as well as the capacity to evaluate new technologies. This full-time position requires U.S. citizenship and security clearance.

Qualifications

• Twelve years of related work experience, or a Bachelor's may substitute for four years.
• Proficiency in testing tools and performing network and application-level testing.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and fully cleared with FS poly.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expert testing expertise for Risk Management Framework.
• Direct and participate in security controls assessments.
• Interpret federal security regulations.

Skills

Vulnerability and penetration testing

Researching and evaluating emerging technologies

Network protocols

Operating systems

Reverse engineering

Malware analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or IT Engineering

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Python

Ruby

Java

Job description

Responsibilities

• Providing subject matter expert testing expertise for support of the Risk Management Framework
• Directing and/or participating in the testing phase of the security controls assessments using specialized knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, architectures, equipment, services, and standards

Required Qualifications

• Twelve years of related work experience (a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or IT Engineering may be substituted for four years of experience)
• Proficiency in utilizing a wide variety of tools for vulnerability and penetration testing
• Experience in performing both network and application-level testing using established test protocols and methods
• Proficiency in researching and evaluating emerging technologies relevant to information systems security
• Interpreting agency specific and federal security regulations
• DoD 8570-1M, CEH, IAT Level III or IAM Level III requirements, including certification in an operating system such as Linux/Unix or Windows 2007, CCNA
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be fully cleared with FS poly

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of reverse engineering, forensics, or malware analysis a plus
• Working knowledge of cloud, containerization, and virtualization technologies
• Working knowledge of Python, Ruby, Java, or other object-oriented languages
• Previous instructor-led training experience and developing classroom lectures and material to facilitate in-person and on-line learning activities
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Moodle, Canvas, and Blackboard.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

Computer and Network Security

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Location: Columbia, MD