Senior Red Team Penetration Tester DoD & Government Ops

SimVentions, Inc - Glassdoor 4.6; Chesapeake (VA); 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. The role requires collaboration with Blue Team to enhance overall cyber posture and meet security requirements.

Active Secret clearance is required; Top Secret with SCI eligibility is preferred. US citizenship required for clearance. Position funding anticipated December 2026.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years' experience in software engineering applied to program development; modeling and simulation for DoD/IT systems.
• Proficient with Linux and Windows in enterprise networks.
• Strong background in Penetration Testing (PENTEST) tools and Red Team operations.
• Experience with Python, C, C#, C++, Go, PowerShell.
• Knowledge of Web Dev/Web App Penetration testing and related technologies (REST/SOAP, OAuth2, SAML, LDAP).

Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration testing and offensive cybersecurity operations for DoD and government systems.
• Collaborate with Blue Team and cybersecurity professionals to improve overall posture.
• Document findings and provide actionable remediation guidance.
• Possess and maintain required security clearances (as applicable).

Skills

Linux

Windows

Penetration Testing

Red Team Operations

Python

C

C#

C++

Go

PowerShell

Web Penetration Testing

Tools

Kali

Metasploit

NMAP

Cobalt Strike

NSX

vCenter

vRealize Suite

Horizon View

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. The role requires collaboration with Blue Team to enhance overall cyber posture and meet security requirements.

Active Secret clearance is required; Top Secret with SCI eligibility is preferred. US citizenship required for clearance. Position funding anticipated December 2026.