Senior Cyber Penetration Tester — Hybrid (TS Clearance)

Peraton; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is hiring a Cyber Penetration Tester in Arlington, VA. The candidate will lead penetration tests and identify vulnerabilities in systems while supporting a federal cybersecurity program.

The position requires collaboration with the Red Cell Team and a strong background in security protocols and tools. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and an active security clearance, with a salary range of $86,000 to $138,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, or Master's degree with 3 years of experience.
• Minimum 2 years of penetration testing experience.
• Possess relevant security certifications or ability to obtain them.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform penetration tests to assess security.
• Identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation.
• Report findings to system owners.

Skills

Penetration testing

Kali Linux

Nmap

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Security+ CE

Python

Education

Bachelor of Science

Master of Science

Tools

Assessment methodologies

Job description

Peraton is hiring a Cyber Penetration Tester in Arlington, VA. The candidate will lead penetration tests and identify vulnerabilities in systems while supporting a federal cybersecurity program.

The position requires collaboration with the Red Cell Team and a strong background in security protocols and tools. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and an active security clearance, with a salary range of $86,000 to $138,000.