Penetration Tester- FULLY CLEARED with POLYGRAPH REQUIRED

Constellation Technologies, Inc; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 175,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare 80% premium covered

HSA funded

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Training reimbursement

Technology allowance

401(k) with company match

Professional memberships

Job summary

Constellation Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Penetration Tester with active TS/SCI clearance and DoD 8570 IAT III compliance to support federal contracting requirements.

The role emphasizes network and application-level testing, RMF expertise, and vulnerability analysis in a highly secure DoD environment. Required are US citizenship, a related bachelor’s degree (or 12 years of experience in lieu), and 8+ years of testing experience.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Eight (08) years of related Penetration Testing experience on network and application levels.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; or twelve years total experience in lieu of a degree.
• Subject Matter Expert for Risk Management Framework testing.
• Direct or participate in testing of security controls using network protocols, OS, architectures and standards.
• Perform vulnerability and penetration testing with various tools.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAT III is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform network and application penetration testing using established protocols.
• Provide RMF testing expertise during assessments.
• Direct and/or participate in testing phases of security controls.
• Research emerging information security technologies and interpret federal regulations.

Skills

Penetration testing

Network testing

Application testing

DoD 8570 IAT III

Vulnerability assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Equivalent experience (12 years total)

Job description

DoD 8570 compliance with IAT III is required

Due to federal contract requirements, United States citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance and polygraph are required for the position.

Required:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have TS/SCI clearance w/ active polygraph
• Eight (08) experience of related work experience as a Penetration Tester performing both network and application-level testing using established test protocols and methods.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (e.g. General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Forensics, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Assurance, Information Security, and Information Systems).
• In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional four (04) years of experience for a total of twelve (12) years experience.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert providing testing expertise of the Risk Management Framework.
• Direct and/or participate in the testing phase of security controls assessments using specialized knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, architectures, equipment, services, and standards.
• Perform vulnerability and penetration testing using a wide variety of tools
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies relevant to information systems security; interpret agency specific and federal security regulations
• Perform both network and application-level testing using established testing protocols and methods
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAT III is required.

$175 - $255 a year

The pay range for this job, with multi-levels, is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

The benefits package:

• Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium PLUS a company-funded HSA
• Comprehensive Dental insurance
• Vision with 80% employer paid premium
• Employer paid Life insurance 100%
• Employer paid Short-term and Long-term disability 100%
• Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement
• Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and AWS training and accreditation
• Annual reimbursement for technology i.e. phones, computers, printers, etc.
• 401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting (after 90 days of employment)

The environment and perks:

• Professional development investment and paid time off for training
• Contract and work locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Florida and Hawaii.
• Team building events throughout the year such as Destination Family Events, Holiday Party, Monthly Get-Togethers
• Leadership Team engagement and mentorship
• Performance Recognition Program
• Complimentary branded apparel

Constellation Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Job applicants can submit questions about CTI’s equal employment opportunity policy to [e-mail].