Penetration Tester with Secret Clearance

Xcelerate-Solutions-5; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcelerate Solutions in McLean, VA is seeking a Penetration Tester to support CyberPRIMES and related enterprise protection for government clients. You will perform assessments, document findings, and deliver actionable reports to enhance security posture.

The ideal candidate has a BS degree with 3+ years of hands-on pen-testing experience, US citizenship, and eligibility for a Secret clearance. This role requires on-site engagement in Northern Virginia and close collaboration with cyber defense

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of relevant experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Active Secret clearance required or the ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Conduct government-selected penetration-testing assessments and threat-hunting exercises.
• Develop test plans, execute assessments, and prepare post-assessment reports.
• Coordinate with cyber-tool admins, SOC, and incident-response teams to validate detections.
• Maintain government-furnished testing laptops and tools.
• Research threats and develop methodologies to identify risks likely to be targeted.
• Apply penetration-testing methods across networks and applications, supporting Red/Blue team activities.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship required

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Xcelerate Solutions in McLean, VA is seeking a Penetration Tester to support CyberPRIMES and related enterprise protection for government clients. You will perform assessments, document findings, and deliver actionable reports to enhance security posture.

The ideal candidate has a BS degree with 3+ years of hands-on pen-testing experience, US citizenship, and eligibility for a Secret clearance. This role requires on-site engagement in Northern Virginia and close collaboration with cyber defense