Senior Penetration Tester & Security Engagement Lead

GLI Secure; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Employer Paid Benefits

401K with match

Annual bonus

PTO 20 days

Educational Assistance

Mental Health Benefits

Pet Insurance

Job summary

GLI Secure is hiring an experienced Cybersecurity Consultant II (penetration tester) for our US offices. The role focuses on independent assessments across networks, systems, cloud, and applications, with mentoring responsibilities for junior staff.

You will produce detailed reports, advise on remediation, and adapt methodologies to complex environments while staying current on tools and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related experience.
• Industry-recognized penetration testing certification (OSCP, eCPPT, or SANS GPEN).
• Strong knowledge of Linux, Windows, network, web app, and cloud security.
• Experience performing network, web app, and API pentests independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS, IS, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex security assessments across networks, systems, cloud, web/mobile apps, and APIs.
• Own engagements end-to-end, coordinating with clients and project teams.
• Triage issues, determine root causes, and address blockers with clients.
• Present findings to technical and executive audiences; discuss risk & remediation.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to team knowledge.

Skills

Penetration testing

Linux

Windows

Cloud security

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Related experience considered

Tools

Nmap

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Wireshark

Job description

GLI Secure is hiring an experienced Cybersecurity Consultant II (penetration tester) for our US offices. The role focuses on independent assessments across networks, systems, cloud, and applications, with mentoring responsibilities for junior staff.

You will produce detailed reports, advise on remediation, and adapt methodologies to complex environments while staying current on tools and industry best practices.