Red Team Penetration Tester

Booz Allen Hamilton; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a seasoned penetration tester to safeguard DoD IT environments. You will plan, execute, and document security assessments across networks, apps, and endpoints while applying RMF artifacts and GPOs. Physical security testing is also part of the role.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in security testing, strong knowledge of Linux/Windows, and proficiency with tools such as Kali, Metasploit, Nmap, and Cobalt Strike. A Top Secret clearance is required or imminent.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering applied to DoD or IT systems.
• Experience in Penetration Testing (PENTEST), Red Team Operations, and exploit development or malware creation.
• Knowledge of Linux and Windows based systems; familiarity with common pentest tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed test and assessment plans for onsite and remote security assessments.
• Perform penetration tests of networks, applications, web apps, servers, endpoints, wireless, and mobile technologies; conduct physical security testing.
• Use vulnerability scans, RMF artifacts, GPOs, and WSUS to verify security controls and reported configurations.
• Provide packet-level analysis using Wireshark and tcpdump to identify anomalous network behavior.
• Assist customers by documenting findings and providing actionable remediation guidance.

Skills

Penetration testing

Red Team operations

Exploit development

C2

Reverse engineering

Bug bounties

PHP

ASP

SQL databases

Java

HTML

NoSQL

Kali

Metasploit

Nmap

Cobalt Strike

Linux

Windows

RMF

Education

HS diploma or GED

IAT Level II per DoD 8570.01

Tools

Kali Linux

Metasploit

Nmap

Cobalt Strike

Job description

The Opportunity:We’re mission accelerators who protect and advance national interests by harnessing cutting-edge technology. As a penetration tester, you'll play a pivotal role in safeguarding our critical digital environments. Your ability to provide support by developing detailed test and assessment plans to be used during onsite and remote security assessments and by understanding and carrying-out attack stages such as foot printing and scanning, enumeration, gaining access, escalation or privileges, maintaining access, network exploitation, and covering tracks using one or more Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) will ensure the security of US Navy computer systems, applications, servers, and networks. You will be providing support to customers by utilizing vulnerability scans, compliance checks, and other configuration data including Group Policy Object’s (GPOs) and Windows Software Update Service (WSUS) to accurately identify specific inconsistencies within system documentation such as vendor claims, Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifacts, CONOPS, systems engineering plans, design specifications, and interface descriptions and the actual applied security controls as developed or deployed within an Information System, Platform Information Technology (PIT) system, Information Technology (IT) product, or provided in IT services. You will also provide customer support by performing packet-level analysis using appropriate tools such as Wireshark and tcp dump in order to identify specific information within network packets indicating anomalous or malicious behavior within network traffic flows.In this role, you’ll be instrumental in providing support by utilizing automated tools to conduct penetration tests of networks, applications, web applications, servers, endpoints, wireless, and mobile technologies and performing physical security testing to exploit physical security vulnerabilities by attempting to circumvent locks, badge readers, and other physical security controls, typically to gain unauthorized access to specific hosts.Work with us as we help keep our customers’ digital environments secure.Join us. The world can't wait.You Have:5+ years of experience in software engineering applied to program development and modeling and simulation applied to DoD or Information Technology systemsExperience with Penetration Testing (PENTEST), Red Team Operations, Tool or Software Development, such as exploits and malware, C2, reverse engineering, and bug bounties, PHP, ASP, SQL db's, Java, HTML, or No SQLKnowledge of Linux and Windows based systemsKnowledge of common Penetration Testing (PENTEST) tools such as Kali, Metasploit, NMAP, and Cobalt StrikeAbility to debug and reverse engineer softwareTop Secret clearanceHS diploma or GEDIAT Level II per DoD 8570.01 or successor CertificationAbility to obtain OSCP, OSCE, OSEE, OSWP, SANS, SEC560 - Network Penetration testing and Ethical Hacking, SEC542 - Web App Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking, SEC660 - Advance Penetration Testing, Exploit Writing, and Ethical Hacking, SEC642 -Advanced Web App Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking, or SEC564 - Red Team Operations and Threat Emulation Certification within 3 months of hire dateClearance:Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.CompensationAt Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Identity StatementAs part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.Candidate AI Usage PolicyAI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided .Work ModelOur people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.Commitment to Non-DiscriminationAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.