Red Team Penetration Tester III (TS/SCI REQUIRED)

DirectViz Solutions, LLC; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k) match

Comprehensive medical benefits

Professional development reimbursement

Corporate-funded certifications

PTO accrual

Zusammenfassung

DirectViz Solutions, LLC is seeking a highly skilled Red Team Penetration Tester III to advance our cybersecurity operations. You will plan and conduct sophisticated engagements, emulate threat actor behaviors, and document actionable findings across Linux, Windows, and macOS.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance, proficiency with Metasploit, NMAP, Kali Linux, and Cobalt Strike, plus programming/scripting in at least two languages.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 7+ years of penetration testing experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
• Certifications: CSSP Auditor and OSCP/OSCE/OSEE/OSWP.

Aufgaben

• Plan, execute, and document red team engagements and tests.
• Emulate APT behaviors to assess defenses across environments.
• Develop and deploy tools such as Metasploit, NMAP, Kali, Cobalt Strike.
• Perform exploit development and scripting in multiple languages.
• Collaborate with Blue Teams and SOC to report findings.

Kenntnisse

Red team operations

Penetration testing

Threat emulation

Python

C++

Scripting

TS/SCI clearance

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Associate's degree + 10 years of experience

Tools

Metasploit

NMAP

Kali Linux

Cobalt Strike

Jobbeschreibung

DirectViz Solutions (DVS) is a dynamic and rapidly growing government contractor committed to delivering innovative IT solutions that address the mission-critical needs of our government clients. Through the expertise and dedication of our talented team, we provide cutting-edge technology services designed to achieve success and exceed expectations.

At DVS, we prioritize our employees as our greatest asset. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive medical benefits, a 401(k) match, generous PTO accrual, professional development reimbursement, corporate-funded technology certifications, and robust employee recognition and appreciation programs.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Red Team Penetration Tester III to join our cybersecurity team. This individual will be responsible for conducting advanced penetration tests, simulating real-world cyber threats, and identifying security weaknesses across various systems and environments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong offensive cybersecurity background, expert-level knowledge of threat actor tactics, and deep technical expertise in penetration testing tools and methodologies. ACTIVE TS/SCI IS REQUIRED

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, and document sophisticated red team engagements and penetration tests.
• Emulate advanced persistent threat (APT) behaviors to evaluate enterprise-level defenses.
• Develop and utilize tools such as Metasploit, NMAP, Kali Linux, and Cobalt Strike.
• Perform exploit development and scripting to mimic threat actor capabilities.
• Identify gaps in existing security tools, processes, and defensive technologies.
• Work with various operating systems including Linux, Windows, and macOS.
• Utilize Active Directory to simulate lateral movement and privilege escalation scenarios.
• Apply programming or scripting in at least two languages (e.g., Python, C++, Java, Rust, Assembly, C#).
• Collaborate with Blue Teams and SOC personnel to provide findings and recommendations for remediation.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Cyber Engineering, Information System, Information Technology, Computer, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics with a concentration in Computer Science, or equivalent to above disciplines, OR an Associate's degree and 10 years of relevant experience.

Required Certification:

Baseline Certification:

• CSSP Auditor.
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), or Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE), or Offensive Security Exploitation Expert (OSEE), or Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP) certification.

Experience:

Seven (7) years of full-time professional experience conducting penetration testing or offensive Cyber operations in the following areas:

• Developing and utilizing penetration tools such as Metasploit, NMAP, Kali Linux, Cobalt Strike;
• Mimicking threat behavior;
• Utilizing various operating systems (examples include Linux, Windows, MAC OS, etc.);
• Utilizing Active Directory;
• Performing exploit development;
• Identifying gaps in tools and development techniques;
• Performing development with at least two scripting or programming languages (examples include python, C++, Java, Rust, Assembly, C#, etc.).

Clearance: TS/SCI

If you thrive on solving complex problems and building meaningful connections, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and make an impact today!

Physical and Mental Qualifications:

• Maintain focus and awareness throughout scheduled working hours.
• Perform tasks requiring prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk, utilizing a computer, mouse, and keyboard.
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 15 pounds as needed.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong command of the English language.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Quickly learn and retain routine tasks and processes.
• Possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, business correspondence proficiency, and self-management capabilities.
• Perform the essential functions of the role satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation will be provided for employees with disabilities upon request.
• Accept and adapt to additional responsibilities or changes to assigned duties as determined by DirectViz Solutions (DVS).

DirectViz Solutions, LLC (DVS) is an equal opportunity employer who prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, , sex (including pregnancy), age, gender identity, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

DVS has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, threats, coercion, discrimination, and intimidation. Employees may file a complaint or exercise any right protected by Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, or the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998.