Penetration Tester

Booz Allen Hamilton; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Penetration Tester to assess vulnerabilities across systems and networks, developing exploits and attack methodologies. You will advise, mentor, and lead hands-on security testing with a strong focus on adversarial techniques.

The role requires 3+ years in cyber penetration testing, Linux/Windows operation, and network security analysis, plus TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. HS diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with cyber penetration testing or developing risk and threat mitigation plans
• 3+ years of experience operating in Linux, Windows, and virtual platforms
• 3+ years of experience with computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques
• 3+ years of experience leveraging adversarial tactics to conduct hands-on security testing
• 3+ years of experience performing network security analysis, including software or traffic analysis
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• HS diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing and analysis to identify vulnerabilities and potential threat vectors in systems and networks, develop exploits, and engineer attack methodologies
• Apply advanced advising skills and mentor team members as needed
• Develop innovative solutions to complex problems and work with limited direction

Skills

Penetration testing

Linux

Windows

Virtual platforms

Exploitation techniques

Adversarial testing

Network security analysis

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Penetration Tester

Conduct testing and analysis to identify vulnerabilities and potential threat vectors in systems and networks, develop exploits, and engineer attack methodologies. Apply advanced advising skills, extensive technical expertise, and full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction, and mentor and supervise team members, as needed.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience with cyber penetration testing or developing risk and threat mitigation plans
• 3+ years of experience operating in Linux, Windows, and virtual platforms
• 3+ years of experience with computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques
• 3+ years of experience leveraging adversarial tactics to conduct hands-on security testing
• 3+ years of experience performing network security analysis, including software or traffic analysis
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience manually auditing source code, including Java, Ruby, Python, JavaScript, Rust, or C, to find security issues
• Knowledge of tools, tactics, and techniques targeting Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems and their ecosystems
• Bachelor's degree in CS, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), HTB Certified Penetration Tester Specialist (CPTS), eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester (EJPT), GIAC Global Information Assurance Penetration Tester (GPEN), or GIAC Cloud Penetration Tester Certification

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Compensation

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Salary

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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Work Model

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