Senior Penetration Tester & Red Team Lead (Secret)

Peraton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Washington, DC, is seeking a Penetration Tester to conduct advanced security operations. This role involves identifying vulnerabilities, emulating real-world threats, and leading red team operations. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience, leadership skills in offensive security, and must hold active Secret clearance. Competitive salary range is offered, dependent on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience, or 9 years in lieu of a degree.
• Hands-on experience with penetration testing across diverse environments.
• Active Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct full-spectrum penetration testing across various environments.
• Lead red team operations to assess SOC response capabilities.
• Identify and prioritize actionable findings to enhance security posture.

Skills

Penetration Testing

Red Team Operations

Vulnerability Identification

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field

Tools

GPEN

OSCP

CISA

Job description

A leading cybersecurity firm in Washington, DC, is seeking a Penetration Tester to conduct advanced security operations. This role involves identifying vulnerabilities, emulating real-world threats, and leading red team operations. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience, leadership skills in offensive security, and must hold active Secret clearance. Competitive salary range is offered, dependent on qualifications.