Red Team Penetration Tester - Defense & DoD Systems

SimVentions, Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SimVentions, Inc., an employee-owned defense engineering and technology company, seeks a Red Team Penetration Tester. You will plan and execute red team operations, perform network and application penetration tests, and emulate real-world adversaries to deliver clear remediation guidance.

You will collaborate with cybersecurity engineers, developers, and system owners in a culture that values innovation and continuous learning, contributing to national security objectives.

Qualifications

• Plan and conduct red team operations against Navy and DoD systems.
• Perform network and application penetration tests.
• Emulate real-world adversaries and translate complex findings into actionable remediation guidance.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity engineers, developers, and system owners in a mission-focused culture.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute red team assessments.
• Translate findings into remediation guidance for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve security posture.

Skills

Red team operations

Penetration testing

Network testing

Application testing

Job description

SimVentions, Inc., an employee-owned defense engineering and technology company, is seeking a Red Team Penetration Tester to execute advanced offensive security assessments against Navy and DoD systems. In this role, you will plan and conduct red team operations, perform network and application penetration tests, emulate real-world adversaries, and translate complex findings into clear, actionable remediation guidance. You will collaborate closely with cybersecurity engineers, developers, and system owners in a mission-focused, highly collaborative culture that values innovation, integrity, and continuous learning. SimVentions offers challenging, purpose-driven work, professional development, and the opportunity to directly impact national security in an employee-owned environment.