Penetration Testing Lead (Fully Remote)

Peraton; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a skilled security professional to lead and execute penetration testing and red team exercises across networks, applications, APIs, and AWS cloud environments. You will apply established standards such as NIST SP 800-115, MITRE ATT&CK, and DHS RVA to deliver rigorous, risk-based security assessments.

The role includes mentoring junior penetration testers and collaborating with security and infrastructure teams to remediate vulnerabilities and strengthen overall security

Qualifications

• Lead and execute comprehensive penetration testing and red team exercises across networks, applications, APIs, and AWS cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute comprehensive penetration testing and red team exercises across networks, applications, APIs, and AWS cloud environments.
• Apply NIST SP 800-115, MITRE ATT&CK, and DHS RVA standards to deliver high-quality, risk-based security assessments.
• Mentor junior penetration testers and collaborate with security and infrastructure teams to remediate vulnerabilities and strengthen security posture.

Job description

• Lead and execute comprehensive penetration testing and red team exercises across networks, applications, APIs, and AWS cloud environments.
• Apply NIST SP 800-115, MITRE ATT&CK, and DHS RVA standards to deliver high-quality, risk-based security assessments.
• Mentor junior penetration testers and collaborate with security and infrastructure teams to remediate vulnerabilities and strengthen security posture.