Red Team Penetration Tester IV

Scientific Research Corporation; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Corporate Recruiter to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing critical Cybersecurity support to various military branches, ensuring systems are secure and resilient. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in penetration testing and offensive security, along with a strong educational background in computer science or engineering. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, along with a supportive work environment that fosters excellence. If you are passionate about Cybersecurity and ready to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

11 paid holidays

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in penetration testing and offensive Cyber operations.
• Must possess DoD Top Secret clearance and Current CSSP Auditor certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide Cybersecurity engineering services including secure design and systems analysis.
• Evaluate existing systems for vulnerabilities and recommend improvements.

Skills

Penetration Testing

Offensive Security

Cybersecurity Engineering

Scripting (Python, C++, Java, Rust, Assembly)

Operating Systems (Linux, Windows, MAC OS)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Tools

Metasploit

NMAP

Kali Linux

Cobalt Strike

Job description

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Senior Corporate Recruiter at Scientific Research Corporation

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Dam Neck Activity’s (DNA) work is focused on providing engineering, acquisition, logistical, and Cybersecurity (CS) support to the Navy, Marine Corps, Special Warfare Coalition, and Joint Forces for programs including but not limited to Common Total Ship Computing Environment (TSCE), Atlanta Weapon System (AtWS), NAVSEA Red Team, National Cyber Range Complex (NCRC), surface and sub training systems, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) Support for Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD).

With the growing number of breaches of tactical and non-tactical computer systems, there is an increasing need to focus on the engineering aspects of CS. CS continues to be approached as compliance-based and this has not addressed significant shortcomings and vulnerabilities in the security of naval warfare systems and other service warfare systems. CS requirements must be included during the design, development, and sustainment phases of systems acquisition to ensure they are secure and Cyber-resilient throughout their Life-Cycle. Additionally, previously designed, and fielded systems must be evaluated on an engineering basis to determine potential changes to their design or supportability approaches.

Each have a requirement for CS engineering services that includes requirements for: analysis, secure design, Test and Evaluation (T&E), systems analysis and assessment, and Life-Cycle management.

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Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, or Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
• Must have have one of the following:
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), or Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE), or Offensive Security Exploitation Expert (OSEE), or Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP) certification
• Must currently possess a DoD Top Secret clearance
• Must currently possess Current CSSP Auditor certification
• Ten (10) years of full-time professional experience conducting penetration testing and/or offensive Cyber operations including demonstrated experience in each of the following areas:
• Developing and utilizing penetration tools such as Metasploit, NMAP, Kali Linux, Cobalt Strike
• Mimicking threat behavior
• Utilizing various operating systems (Linux, Windows, MAC OS)
• Identifying gaps in tools and development techniques
• Three scripting or programming languages (python, C++, Java, Rust, Assembly, etc.)

Desired Skills

• Advanced Cyber Networking Certifications
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

Clearance Information

Travel Requirements

• 50-75% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

Scientific Research Corporation endeavors to make www.scires.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact [e-mail] for assistance. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

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