Senior Red Team Penetration Tester

SimVentions, Inc - Glassdoor 4.6; Waldorf (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SimVentions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Red Team Penetration Tester to conduct penetration testing and offensive cybersecurity operations for U.S. Government and DoD systems. You will work with Blue Team and cybersecurity staff to strengthen overall cyber posture.

Active Secret clearance is required; Top Secret with SCI eligibility is preferred. U.S. Citizenship is required for clearance; position funded in December 2026.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years' experience in software engineering applied to program development; modeling and simulation applied to DoD or IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration testing and offensive cybersecurity operations for DoD systems.
• Collaborate with Blue Team and Cybersecurity professionals to improve cyber posture.
• Document findings and provide remediation guidance to government stakeholders.
• Operate in an environment requiring security clearances and compliance.

Skills

Red Team

Penetration Testing

PENTEST Tools

Python

PowerShell

Linux

Windows

Education

Security+

CCNA Security

CySA+

GICSP

SSCP

Tools

Kali

Metasploit

NMAP

Cobalt Strike

Palo Alto

Job description

SimVentions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Red Team Penetration Tester to conduct penetration testing and offensive cybersecurity operations for U.S. Government and DoD systems. You will work with Blue Team and cybersecurity staff to strengthen overall cyber posture.

Active Secret clearance is required; Top Secret with SCI eligibility is preferred. U.S. Citizenship is required for clearance; position funded in December 2026.