Red Team Tester (Junior)

Valiant Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Paid certifications & training

Wellness program

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Valiant Solutions seeks a Junior Red Team Tester to support authorized red team and penetration testing across government customers’ systems and applications. You will identify vulnerabilities, validate controls, document attack paths, and deliver actionable findings using MITRE ATT&CK.

This role offers 100% remote work with ad hoc travel to the Washington DC area. Required: 3–5 years in the field, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and certifications such as Security+, CEH, eJPT, PNPT, or OSCP.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of red team/penetration testing experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Industry certifications preferred (Security+, CEH, eJPT, PNPT, or OSCP).
• Hands‑on cybersecurity experience in pen testing, vulnerability assessment, or ethical hacking.
• Familiar with MITRE ATT&CK and attacker TTPs.
• Experience with offensive security tools and Windows/Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Support authorized red team and penetration testing engagements across systems, networks, apps, APIs, and cloud.
• Conduct vulnerability validation and exploitation under ROE.
• Assist with reconnaissance, enumeration, attack-path analysis, and post-exploitation.
• Perform web app, network, API, and infrastructure security testing.
• Document testing procedures, evidence, vulnerabilities, attack paths, and results.
• Retest identified vulnerabilities after remediation.

Skills

Red team testing

MITRE ATT&CK familiarity

Scripting (Python/PowerShell/Bash)

Analytical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Cybersecurity/CS/IT

Industry certification (Security+, CEH, eJPT, PNPT, or OSCP)

Tools

Burp Suite

Nmap

Metasploit

Kali Linux

Wireshark

Nessus/Tenable

BloodHound

Job description

Position Description

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Red Team Tester – Junior to support authorized red team, penetration testing, and adversarial security assessments across our government customer's systems and applications. Working under the guidance of senior team members, you will identify exploitable vulnerabilities, validate security controls, document attack paths, and deliver actionable findings that strengthen the customer's cybersecurity posture. You will build test scenarios around real-world adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and document your work using the MITRE ATT&CK framework.

Named one of the Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work every year since 2014, Valiant is proud of our employee-centric culture and commitment to excellence.

Location: Remote with ad hoc travel to the Washington DC Metro area.

This position allows for 100% remote work. Remote work requires a high level of trust in our employees, and we strictly adhere to the details outlined in our Remote Work Policy below.

Required Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Eligibility Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the necessary clearance for this position.

Required Experience

• 3 to 5 years of work experience in the subject area.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent applicable experience.
• An industry professional certification; Security+, CEH, eJPT, PNPT, or OSCP preferred.
• Hands‑on cybersecurity experience in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, security testing, ethical hacking, or related activities.
• Working knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, web technologies, and common security vulnerabilities.
• Familiarity with penetration testing methodology and vulnerability exploitation.
• Understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and common attacker TTPs.
• Experience with tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, Kali Linux, Wireshark, Nessus/Tenable, BloodHound, or comparable offensive security tools.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux environments.
• Scripting experience in Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar languages.
• Exposure to AWS cloud security testing.
• Ability to clearly document technical findings and remediation recommendations.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800‑115.

Responsibilities

• Support authorized red team and penetration testing engagements across customer systems, networks, applications, APIs, and cloud environments.
• Conduct vulnerability validation and exploitation activities under established rules of engagement (ROE).
• Assist with reconnaissance, enumeration, attack‑path analysis, exploitation, and post‑exploitation activities.
• Perform web application, network, API, and infrastructure security testing.
• Support testing scenarios based on real‑world adversary TTPs.
• Apply the MITRE ATT&CK framework to categorize and document adversary techniques.
• Assist with testing security controls and identifying weaknesses that could lead to unauthorized access or privilege escalation.
• Document testing procedures, evidence, vulnerabilities, attack paths, and results.
• Develop clear technical findings that describe vulnerabilities, risk, evidence, and recommended remediation.
• Retest identified vulnerabilities after remediation.
• Maintain knowledge of emerging vulnerabilities, exploits, attack techniques, and defensive technologies.
• Follow the customer's rules of engagement, security requirements, and testing procedures.

About Valiant Solutions

Valiant Solutions delivers cybersecurity and IT services to federal civilian, defense, and national security customers nationwide. We support the full cyber lifecycle, from secure system design and accreditation through AI‑enabled operations, threat emulation, and continuous improvement, across classified and unclassified environments. Our work is independently certified for quality and security, including CMMI, CMMC, and ISO certifications.

Valiant is a multi‑year Washington Business Journal Best Places to Work winner, and our growth and cyber leadership have been recognized by Washington Technology, Northern Virginia Technology Council, and the Triangle Business Journal. We offer strong benefits, rewards for earning industry certifications, and room to grow your career as we grow. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, our distributed workforce supports customers from coast to coast. We go where the stakes are highest, and the margin for error is zero.

Benefits Snapshot

Valiant takes care of the people who support our customers, with real choices in coverage and real investment in your career. Eligible full‑time employees receive:

• A choice of medical plans, from an affordable HSA option to a full‑featured PPO, with generous company contributions
• Dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Company‑paid life, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability insurance
• Optional supplemental life, accident, and critical illness coverage to round out your protection
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off that grows with your years of service, plus paid federal holidays
• Paid certifications, professional development, and the Valiant University training portal
• Flexible spending accounts and a wellness and fitness program
• Referral bonuses when you help us bring great people to Valiant

Benefit eligibility and plan details are subject to the terms of each plan and may change from time to time.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $115,000 to $125,000. This range reflects Valiant Solutions’ good‑faith estimate of the base salary reasonably expected for this position upon hire, at the time of posting. The range has been established based on the scope of the role, market rates, and internal equity. Where a candidate falls within the posted range will depend on job‑related factors, including relevant skills, experience, qualifications, achievements, education, geographic location, applicable security clearance requirements, additional corporate responsibilities, and other legitimate, non‑discriminatory business considerations. The posted range does not guarantee an offer at any particular salary. In addition to base salary, this position includes the benefits described above.

Remote Work Policy (Remote and Hybrid Positions Only)

Remote work necessitates a high level of trust in our employees. To ensure that employee performance does not suffer in a remote work environment, all employees who telecommute are expected to have a quiet and distraction‑free workspace with adequate internet, dedicate their full attention and availability to their job duties during working hours, and maintain a schedule during core business hours that aligns with those of their coworkers and Valiant’s clients. In alignment with Valiant’s inclusive and engaging environment, cameras are encouraged and can be required to be on during virtual video conferences. Additionally, in alignment with the Office of the Inspector General’s effort to eliminate conflicting employment, all Valiant employees are required to disclose any current or future outside employment engagements. During onboarding and throughout employment, employees must disclose any current activities or intent to engage in outside employment or other professional activities and obtain written approval. Employees may not solicit or conduct any outside business during core business hours for Valiant Solutions and our clients.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valiant Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Valiant Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

Physical Demands

Sitting or standing at a desk for prolonged periods and consistently operating a computer. Frequent communication and exchanging of accurate information via electronic communication, phones, and in person. Occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information

By submitting your resume for this position, you authorize Valiant Solutions to share your resume, as well as personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates, and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education, and experience. Should Valiant Solutions or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre‑employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.