Senior ISSE & Penetration Tester — TS/SCI Poly

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 131,300 - 237,350; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and wellness programs

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Leidos has an exciting opening for a Senior ISSE/Penetration Tester in the United States. The ideal candidate will lead penetration testing efforts and enhance security capabilities, requiring a background of at least 12 years in relevant fields such as Cybersecurity. Knowledge of security policies and practices using tools like Nessus and NMAP is essential.

The role involves collaborating with engineers and program managers while addressing security compliance and vulnerabilities across systems.

Qualifications

• 12 years of relevant experience in security testing.
• Extensive knowledge of security tools and practices.
• Experience with Defense in Depth principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct penetration testing.
• Collaborate with technical experts to address security issues.
• Evaluate security solutions against compliance policies.

Skills

Common security tools

Vulnerability testing

Security practices and policies

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Nessus

NMAP

Wireshark

Job description

Leidos has an exciting opening for a Senior ISSE/Penetration Tester in the United States. The ideal candidate will lead penetration testing efforts and enhance security capabilities, requiring a background of at least 12 years in relevant fields such as Cybersecurity. Knowledge of security policies and practices using tools like Nessus and NMAP is essential.

The role involves collaborating with engineers and program managers while addressing security compliance and vulnerabilities across systems.