Penetration Tester (TS/SCI) - Offensive Security

Footbridge Federal; Sterling, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Footbridge Federal delivers engineering, cyber, mission IT, analytics, and cleared program support for defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland security, and research missions.

Footbridge Federal seeks a senior penetration tester to design and execute advanced testing plans, assess Windows/Linux environments, and brief leadership on risk and findings. Expect domestic and international travel as required.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph (FSP).
• Hands-on penetration testing in offensive cybersecurity.
• Strong understanding of attack methods, exploitation techniques, and recon.
• Experience with Windows, Linux, hypervisors, and virtualized environments.
• Experience analyzing network architectures and using network security tools.
• Familiarity with cloud provider architectures and security considerations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Design and execute comprehensive penetration testing plans using adversarial techniques.
• Identify, analyze, and document security vulnerabilities across Windows, Linux, and virtualized platforms.
• Evaluate network architectures, system configurations, and cloud environments to discover potential attack paths.
• Develop risk mitigation recommendations and brief senior stakeholders on security posture and findings.
• Coordinate testing schedules and approvals to ensure minimal impact on mission operations.
• Travel to various work locations domestically and internationally as required.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance with FSP

Penetration testing

Windows

Linux

Hypervisors

Cloud security

Network analysis

Bachelor’s degree

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

Hypervisors

Virtualized environments

Network security tools

Cloud provider architectures

Job description

Footbridge Federal delivers engineering, cyber, mission IT, analytics, and cleared program support for defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland security, and research missions.

Footbridge Federal seeks a senior penetration tester to design and execute advanced testing plans, assess Windows/Linux environments, and brief leadership on risk and findings. Expect domestic and international travel as required.