Remote Penetration Testing Lead

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Penetration Tester for its Commercial Cybersecurity Services division. The role is remote, with expectations to deliver advanced offensive security assessments across networks, cloud, applications, and emerging tech.

The ideal candidate has deep adversary emulation skills and a proven record in leading testing engagements. Required are multiple certifications (OSCP/OSWE/OSCE or CISSP-based), at least three years of cybersecurity experience,

Qualifications

• One or more certifications: OSCP, OSWE, OSEP, OSED, OSCE, OSWA, GXPN, GWAPT, GPEN, CMWAPT, CRTOP or other approved certs.
• R311 certifications include CCNP Security, CASP+ CE, CISSP, CSSLP, CISSP-ISSEP, GPEN, GCED, CEH, CCNA Cyber Ops, CHFI, GCFA, PenTest+, OSCP, OSWE, OSEP, OSWA, eCPPT, eWPT, eWPTX, HTB CPTS, Burp Suite Certified Practitioner.
• Three years of direct, full-time cybersecurity experience.
• An additional two years leading penetration testing as an individual contributor.
• Candidates not meeting all four requirements cannot be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform penetration testing engagements to simulate cyberattacks on customer systems, cloud solutions, and networks.
• Deliver high-quality client-ready reports and determine scope with minimal oversight.
• Develop automation and new tools to increase testing efficiency.
• Research threats and vulnerabilities to stay current.
• Review tests and reports to clearly explain weaknesses, attack vectors, and remediation steps.
• Create proofs of concept and evidentiary material for customers to follow.
• Provide recommendations for new technologies and system designs based on test results.

Skills

OSCP

OSWE

OSCE

GPEN

CISSP

Burp Suite

Tools

Burp Suite

Job description

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Penetration Tester for its Commercial Cybersecurity Services division. The role is remote, with expectations to deliver advanced offensive security assessments across networks, cloud, applications, and emerging tech.

The ideal candidate has deep adversary emulation skills and a proven record in leading testing engagements. Required are multiple certifications (OSCP/OSWE/OSCE or CISSP-based), at least three years of cybersecurity experience,