Senior Penetration Tester

Jobtailor; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced penetration tester to conduct comprehensive testing on networks and web/mobile applications, including APIs. You will mentor junior staff and support Red Team operations while refining methodologies and tools.

You will advise clients on vulnerabilities, remediation strategies, and compliance requirements, and prepare final deliverables for delivery to customers. The role requires strong scripting skills and familiarity with OWASP/OSSTMM/PTES, with the ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or 5+ years of equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of professional services experience (consulting).
• 5+ years of web application and network penetration testing experience.
• Proficient in at least one scripting language (bash, python, PowerShell, ruby, etc.).
• Strong understanding of penetration testing methodologies and security principles.
• Familiarity with OWASP, OSSTMM, PTES.

Responsibilities

• Perform penetration testing on networks and applications (including APIs, mobile apps, and web apps).
• Utilize social engineering techniques.
• Provide mentoring to junior staff.
• Support Red Team operations.
• Develop and refine penetration testing methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Advise customers on vulnerabilities and remediation strategies, and compliance requirements.
• Prepare final deliverables for customers.

Skills

Penetration Testing Methodologies

Social Engineering Techniques

Scripting Languages

Security Principles

OWASP

OSSTMM

PTES

API Security

Mobile Application Security

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree in Information Security

Tools

OWASP

OSSTMM

PTES

Bash

Python

PowerShell

Ruby

Job description

• Perform penetration testing on networks, applications (including APIs, mobile apps, and web apps)
• Utilize social engineering techniques
• Provide mentoring to junior staff
• Support Red Team operations
• Develop and refine penetration testing methodologies, tools, and techniques
• Advise customers on details of vulnerabilities, remediation strategies, and compliance requirements
• Prepare final deliverables for delivery to customers
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with customers and stakeholders
• Lead and coordinate project readiness with internal teams and customers
• Resolve client and project issues/blockers
• Pursue continuous professional development in achieving industry specific certifications
• Perform project readouts with customers

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; or 5+ years of equivalent job experience in penetration testing
• 4+ years of professional services experience (consulting)
• 5+ years of web application and network penetration testing experience
• Proficient in at least one or more scripting languages (i.e., bash, python, PowerShell, ruby, etc.)
• Strong technical acumen with regards to penetration testing methodologies
• Strong understanding of security principles and methodologies
• Familiarity with best practices frameworks such as OWASP, OSSTMM, or PTES
• Ability to work in a SCIF in Northern Virginia or Seattle, Washington
• Active Top Secret clearance or ability to get a Top Secret clearance

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in penetration testing methodologies, tools, and techniques, with a strong focus on web application and network security. Capable of mentoring junior staff and advising clients on vulnerabilities and remediation strategies while maintaining positive stakeholder relationships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Penetration Testing
• Web Application Security
• Network Security
• Scripting Languages
• Top Secret Clearance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Penetration Testing Methodologies
• Social Engineering Techniques
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Remediation Strategies
• Continuous Professional Development
• Project Coordination
• Client Issue Resolution
• Security Principles
• API Security
• Mobile Application Security

Soft Skills

• Mentoring
• Relationship Building
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Security
• Top Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

• Red Team Operations
• Professional Services
• Consulting
• SCIF
• Compliance Requirements

Tools & Technologies

• OWASP
• OSSTMM
• PTES
• Bash
• Python
• PowerShell
• Ruby