Red Team Penetration Tester (On-Site Huntsville)

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); Sur place; USD 87 000 - 157 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid Time Off

11 paid Holidays

401K with company match

Résumé du poste

Leidos is seeking a Penetration Tester for the Huntsville, AL office. You will perform live penetration tests for clients, conduct in-depth preparatory analysis, and propose specific mitigations for identified vulnerabilities.

The role involves testing across lifecycle stages and developing red-team tools, ensuring system survivability and timely reporting. Ideal candidates have 4–8 years in penetration testing (or a related field) and strong skills in Linux/Windows, scripting, web app security,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical field; security-focused
• 4–8 years in penetration testing or related security field, or master’s with +2 years experience
• Proficient with Linux and Windows OS environments
• Experience scripting with Bash, Python, or similar
• Hands-on testing, vulnerability assessment, security analysis of enterprise systems
• Proven web app pentesting experience including OWASP Top 10
• Experience with cloud security assessments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native testing
• Familiarity with API security testing and authentication/authorization mechanisms
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP networks and security concepts
• On-site requirement in Huntsville, AL; US citizen and TS/SCI eligibility

Responsabilités

• Conduct live penetration tests for customers
• Perform deep-dive preparatory analysis for systems under test
• Recommend mitigations for detected vulnerabilities
• Test across lifecycle stages and contribute to red team tool development
• Ensure survivability and resiliency of customer systems
• Deliver timely development updates and after-action reports

Connaissances

Linux

Windows

Scripting

Penetration testing

Web app pentesting

Cloud security

API security

TCP/IP networks

Red team tooling

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security/CS/CE/EE or related technical degree

Master's degree in related field (optional with experience)

Outils

Nmap

Nikto

Burp Suite

OWASP ZAP

Metasploit

Cobalt Strike

Empire

Description du poste

Leidos is seeking a Penetration Tester for the Huntsville, AL office. You will perform live penetration tests for clients, conduct in-depth preparatory analysis, and propose specific mitigations for identified vulnerabilities.

The role involves testing across lifecycle stages and developing red-team tools, ensuring system survivability and timely reporting. Ideal candidates have 4–8 years in penetration testing (or a related field) and strong skills in Linux/Windows, scripting, web app security,