Remote Penetration Testing Lead Offensive Security Red Team

Peraton; Oregon; Híbrido; USD 104.000 - 166.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Peraton seeks a Penetration Testing Lead to direct and execute offensive security assessments across networks, web applications, APIs, and cloud environments. The role requires technical leadership, methodical testing, and risk-based remediation guidance, with a focus on delivering high-quality security insights to stakeholders.

The position is remote with standard EST hours, functions across a multi-disciplinary security team, and offers opportunities to mentor junior testers, develop testing

Formación

• Experience conducting penetration testing across networks, web apps, APIs, and AWS.
• Experience planning red team exercises and adversary emulation.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-115, MITRE ATT&CK, DHS RVA standards.
• Ability to communicate risk-based remediation to technical teams.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and execute penetration testing assessments across networks, apps, APIs, and AWS.
• Plan and conduct red team exercises simulating adversary tactics.
• Apply testing methodologies and standards to ensure comprehensive assessments.
• Analyze findings and provide actionable remediation recommendations.
• Mentor junior testers and keep tools updated.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve security posture.
• Stay ahead of emerging attack techniques and tools.

Conocimientos

Penetration testing

Red team exercises

Security testing methodologies

Technical documentation

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Associate degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Pentera

Cymulate

Picus Security

Intruder

Descripción del empleo

Peraton seeks a Penetration Testing Lead to direct and execute offensive security assessments across networks, web applications, APIs, and cloud environments. The role requires technical leadership, methodical testing, and risk-based remediation guidance, with a focus on delivering high-quality security insights to stakeholders.

The position is remote with standard EST hours, functions across a multi-disciplinary security team, and offers opportunities to mentor junior testers, develop testing