Senior Penetration Tester — TS/SCI & Polygraph

LinuxCareers; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LinuxCareers in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Penetration Tester for a federal contractor role requiring active TS/SCI with polygraph. You will perform network and application-level testing, vulnerability assessments, and security control evaluations under DoD RMF guidelines.

U.S. citizenship is required, with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph. Must have 8 years of related experience or 12 with a degree, DoD 8570 IAT Level III, and Linux expertise.

Qualifications

• United States citizenship is required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Eight years of related Penetration Tester experience.
• Bachelor's degree or 12 years total experience alternative.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level III.
• Linux knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform network and application-level penetration testing using established protocols.
• Serve as SME providing testing expertise within RMF.
• Direct and participate in testing phases of security controls assessments.
• Perform vulnerability testing using various specialized tools.
• Research emerging technologies and interpret federal security regulations.

Skills

Penetration testing

Vulnerability assessment

RMF knowledge

IAT Level III

Linux knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/related field

12 years total experience option

DoD 8570 IAT Level III

Job description

LinuxCareers in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Penetration Tester for a federal contractor role requiring active TS/SCI with polygraph. You will perform network and application-level testing, vulnerability assessments, and security control evaluations under DoD RMF guidelines.

U.S. citizenship is required, with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph. Must have 8 years of related experience or 12 with a degree, DoD 8570 IAT Level III, and Linux expertise.