Red Team Penetration Tester — Active Secret Clearance Required

SimVentions, Inc - Glassdoor 4.6; Mount Victoria (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SimVentions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Red Team Penetration Tester to conduct penetration testing and offensive cybersecurity operations for U.S. Government and DoD systems.

The role requires active Secret clearance; Top Secret with SCI eligibility is preferred. Expect collaboration with blue teams to enhance cyber posture and prepare for potential DoD engagements. Funding for this position is anticipated in December 2026.

Qualifications

• Five years of software engineering applied to DoD or IT systems.
• Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows in enterprise networks.
• Experience with common penetration testing tools (Kali, Metasploit, NMAP, Cobalt Strike).
• Experience in Red Team operations or penetration testing in DoD contexts.
• Proficiency with Python, C/C++, Go, or similar for tooling or exploits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration testing and offensive cybersecurity operations for DoD and US government systems.
• Collaborate with blue team and cybersecurity professionals to improve overall posture.
• Document findings and contribute to tool development and vulnerability emulation.
• Work within an environment requiring security clearances and compliance with government standards.

Skills

Linux

Windows

Penetration Testing

Red Team Operations

Python

AWS

Education

Active Secret Clearance

Top Secret Clearance (preferred)

Tools

Kali

Metasploit

NMAP

Cobalt Strike

Job description

SimVentions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Red Team Penetration Tester to conduct penetration testing and offensive cybersecurity operations for U.S. Government and DoD systems.

The role requires active Secret clearance; Top Secret with SCI eligibility is preferred. Expect collaboration with blue teams to enhance cyber posture and prepare for potential DoD engagements. Funding for this position is anticipated in December 2026.