Penetration Tester- FULLY CLEARED with POLYGRAPH REQUIRED

LinuxCareers; Linthicum (MD); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

LinuxCareers in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Penetration Tester for a federal contractor role requiring active TS/SCI with polygraph. You will perform network and application-level testing, vulnerability assessments, and security control evaluations under DoD RMF guidelines.

U.S. citizenship is required, with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph. Must have 8 years of related experience or 12 with a degree, DoD 8570 IAT Level III, and Linux expertise.

Formación

• United States citizenship is required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Eight years of related Penetration Tester experience.
• Bachelor's degree or 12 years total experience alternative.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level III.
• Linux knowledge and experience.

Responsabilidades

• Perform network and application-level penetration testing using established protocols.
• Serve as SME providing testing expertise within RMF.
• Direct and participate in testing phases of security controls assessments.
• Perform vulnerability testing using various specialized tools.
• Research emerging technologies and interpret federal security regulations.

Conocimientos

Penetration testing

Vulnerability assessment

RMF knowledge

IAT Level III

Linux knowledge

Educación

Bachelor's degree in CS/related field

12 years total experience option

DoD 8570 IAT Level III

Descripción del empleo

A federal contractor is hiring a Penetration Tester for a role requiring active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. The position involves performing network and application-level penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and security control evaluations in compliance with DoD 8570 standards and the Risk Management Framework.

What You'll Do

• Perform network and application-level penetration testing using established protocols and methods
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert providing testing expertise within the Risk Management Framework
• Direct and participate in the testing phase of security controls assessments
• Perform vulnerability and penetration testing using a variety of specialized tools
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies relevant to information systems security and interpret agency-specific and federal security regulations

What You Need

• United States citizenship
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph
• Eight (08) years of related work experience as a Penetration Tester performing network and application-level testing
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Forensics, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Assurance, Information Security, or Information Systems), OR four (04) additional years of experience for a total of twelve (12) years
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level III certification
• Linux knowledge and experience