Remote Senior Penetration Tester - Offensive Security

Amyx, Inc.; Reston (VA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

401(k) with matching contributions

Flexible Spending Accounts

Professional Development Reimbursement

Wellness Program

PTO and holidays

Job summary

A defense solutions company is seeking a remote Sr. Penetration Tester to work with their DOD client. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of six years of experience in penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, proficiency with testing tools like NESSUS and METASPLOIT, and strong documentation skills. Responsibilities include identifying security flaws and recommending risk mitigation strategies. A DOD SECRET Clearance is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing.
• Proficient with testing tools like NESSUS, METASPLOIT, and Burp Suite.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP protocols and networking architectures.
• Experience with PCI DSS testing and security standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform penetration testing of applications and systems.
• Identify security flaws and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Conduct wireless security assessments and document findings.

Skills

Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing

NESSUS

METASPLOIT

CANVAS

NMAP

Burp Suite

Kismet

Documentation skills

Scripting in Perl, Python, Ruby, Bash, or Java

Wireless LAN security testing

Education

Certification in penetration testing

DOD SECRET Clearance

Job description

A defense solutions company is seeking a remote Sr. Penetration Tester to work with their DOD client. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of six years of experience in penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, proficiency with testing tools like NESSUS and METASPLOIT, and strong documentation skills. Responsibilities include identifying security flaws and recommending risk mitigation strategies. A DOD SECRET Clearance is required for this position.