Senior Penetration Tester: Lead Offensive Security

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) with company match

Flexible work options

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Penetration Tester Senior to support CBP's Cyber Security Directorate in Ashburn, VA.

You will lead penetration testing across networks, applications and infrastructure, emulating real adversaries to identify and remediate vulnerabilities while guiding mission‑critical security operations. The role requires 5+ years of offensive security experience, strong leadership and clear written and oral communication, plus advanced skills with

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of offensive security or penetration testing experience.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Advanced proficiency with penetration testing tooling and exploitation techniques, including network, application, and wireless vectors.
• Strong technical writing and oral presentation skills that meet audit and executive communication standards.
• Ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders across federal and enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Lead penetration testing efforts across enterprise networks, applications, and infrastructure.
• Emulate real-world adversary behaviors to identify, validate, and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Prepare authoritative reports and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Mentor and lead high performing technical teams in a fast-paced security operations environment.
• Support CBP cyber security mission and risk management objectives.

Skills

Cybersecurity Operations

Network Penetration Testing

Penetration Testing Software

Vulnerability Management

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Penetration Tester Senior to support CBP's Cyber Security Directorate in Ashburn, VA.

You will lead penetration testing across networks, applications and infrastructure, emulating real adversaries to identify and remediate vulnerabilities while guiding mission‑critical security operations. The role requires 5+ years of offensive security experience, strong leadership and clear written and oral communication, plus advanced skills with