Senior Penetration Tester - Ethical Hacking & Defense

Cymertek Corporation; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Salaries

Flexible Work Schedule

401k Matching

Job summary

Cymertek is seeking an experienced Penetration Tester to join our cybersecurity team in Reston, VA. You will identify vulnerabilities, test networks, apps, and systems, and develop actionable remediation strategies to strengthen defenses against evolving threats.

The role requires strong ethical hacking skills, effective communication, and a commitment to protecting critical assets with cutting-edge testing techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience performing penetration tests across networks, apps, and systems.
• Ability to document findings clearly for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests.
• Develop detailed reports outlining security findings and recommendations.
• Simulate real-world attack scenarios to test defenses.
• Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in networks, applications, and systems.
• Collaborate with teams to implement remediation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with industry security standards and frameworks.

Skills

Penetration testing knowledge

Network protocols

Scripting (Python/Bash/PowerShell)

OWASP Top 10

OS familiarity (Windows/Linux/macOS)

Clear communication of findings

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nessus

Job description

Cymertek is seeking an experienced Penetration Tester to join our cybersecurity team in Reston, VA. You will identify vulnerabilities, test networks, apps, and systems, and develop actionable remediation strategies to strengthen defenses against evolving threats.

The role requires strong ethical hacking skills, effective communication, and a commitment to protecting critical assets with cutting-edge testing techniques.