Penetration Tester – Federal Security & OT Focus

Battelle; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible compressed schedule

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Battelle in Arlington, VA seeks a Penetration Tester to support DHS mission-focused security research and evaluation. You will perform cyber assessments, penetration tests, and deliver high-quality reports to government and stakeholders across lab and field environments.

The role requires strong technical evaluation experience, excellent communication, and readiness to work with clients and vendors, including travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical discipline.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret and TSA Security Suitability; sole U.S. citizenship required.
• Minimum 5 years of work with a BS/BA, or 2 years with an MS or higher.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity assessments, risk assessment, test & evaluation, vulnerability assessment, or related technical evaluation activities.
• Experience using tools to support cybersecurity assessments, testing, data collection, data analysis, vulnerability review, and reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to document observations and present to diverse audiences.
• Travel up to 25% required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cybersecurity assessments, vulnerability assessments, and security control validation for federal test & evaluation activities.
• Perform penetration testing and use tools for capture, validation, data collection, and analysis.
• Develop and present clear technical reports for government, engineering, and stakeholders.
• Support test planning, execution, data reduction, and analysis in lab and field environments.
• Engage with government clients, vendors, and stakeholders to support program objectives.
• Support engineering design reviews and IPT activities.
• Contribute to technology maturation through development lifecycle.
• Participate in conferences, proposals, and white papers identifying future tech opportunities.
• Ensure quality-focused delivery per ISO 9001 standards.

Skills

Cybersecurity assessment

Penetration testing

Technical reporting

Stakeholder communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related field

MS or higher degree

Job description

Battelle in Arlington, VA seeks a Penetration Tester to support DHS mission-focused security research and evaluation. You will perform cyber assessments, penetration tests, and deliver high-quality reports to government and stakeholders across lab and field environments.

The role requires strong technical evaluation experience, excellent communication, and readiness to work with clients and vendors, including travel up to 25%.