Senior Penetration Tester – Red Team & HVA Focus

SkyePoint Decisions, Inc.; Vansville (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certification incentive program

PTO

Floating federal holidays

Health insurance

401k matched

Flexible work environment

Job summary

SkyePoint Decisions, Inc. is seeking a Senior Pen Tester to lead and support pen testing engagements for a federal program.

The role covers internal/external networks, web apps, AD assessments, and adversary emulation, with red team and purple team activities as required. Onsite five days a week in Beltsville, MD, the position requires hands-on offensive security, strong communication with stakeholders, and the ability to translate findings into risk-based recommendations for system owners and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years hands-on experience in penetration testing, red team operations, or offensive security.
• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD clearance.
• Experience with internal/external network and web app pen testing.
• Experience deploying and interpreting results from common security tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform penetration testing across networks, web apps, and enterprise systems.
• Support HVA cybersecurity assessments and communicate risk to stakeholders.
• Develop test plans, engage Rules of Engagement, and document findings.
• Deliver technical and executive out-briefs to client stakeholders.
• Stay current on offensive security trends and federal requirements.

Skills

Penetration testing

Red team operations

Adversary emulation

Client communication

Executive summaries

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Nmap

Nessus

Kali Linux

Wireshark

BloodHound

Impacket

Responder

Hashcat

John the Ripper

Cobalt Strike

Sliver

Job description

SkyePoint Decisions, Inc. is seeking a Senior Pen Tester to lead and support pen testing engagements for a federal program.

The role covers internal/external networks, web apps, AD assessments, and adversary emulation, with red team and purple team activities as required. Onsite five days a week in Beltsville, MD, the position requires hands-on offensive security, strong communication with stakeholders, and the ability to translate findings into risk-based recommendations for system owners and