Senior Penetration Tester & Security Lead (Hybrid DC)

Clear Destination Inc.; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Federal Technology Solutions is seeking an experienced Expert Penetration Tester to lead advanced security assessments and shape testing strategies. This hybrid DC role combines hands-on testing with leadership, mentoring, and collaboration across cybersecurity disciplines.

The position requires 8+ years in cybersecurity and penetration testing, a DOE Q or TS-equivalent clearance (or eligibility), and preferred certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, CEH, or CISSP.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of cybersecurity and penetration testing experience.
• DOE Q-clearance or TS-equivalent, active or eligible.
• Preferred certifications: OSCP, OSCE, CEH, CISSP.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform advanced security assessments and penetration testing.
• Identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and recommend remediation.
• Develop assessment plans aligned with NIST SP 800-53 and FedRAMP.
• Mentor a small team of junior testers and provide guidance.
• Lead Purple Team exercises with customer sites.
• Communicate findings clearly to technical and executive audiences.

Skills

Penetration testing

Leadership

Vulnerability analysis

Risk remediation

Reporting

Team mentoring

Purple team

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Nessus

Forescout

Carbon Black

Invicti

Scythe

Rubrik

Fidelis

Job description

ASRC Federal Technology Solutions is seeking an experienced Expert Penetration Tester to lead advanced security assessments and shape testing strategies. This hybrid DC role combines hands-on testing with leadership, mentoring, and collaboration across cybersecurity disciplines.

The position requires 8+ years in cybersecurity and penetration testing, a DOE Q or TS-equivalent clearance (or eligibility), and preferred certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, CEH, or CISSP.