TS/SCI Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker)

Cymertek Corporation; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Salaries

Flexible Schedule

401k Matching

Paid Leave

Birthday day off

Medical/Dental/Vision

HSA/FSA

Life Insurance

Training

Referral bonus

Job summary

Cymertek Corporation in Tysons, VA is seeking a highly skilled Penetration Tester to identify vulnerabilities in networks, applications, and systems and to simulate real-world attacks. The role emphasizes collaboration to develop actionable security improvements that strengthen defenses against evolving threats.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related fields and possesses hands-on experience with leading tools like Metasploit, Burp Suite, and Nessus, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, or related field.
• Hands-on experience conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration tests.
• Ability to document findings clearly and communicate to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests.
• Develop detailed reports outlining security findings and recommendations.
• Simulate real-world attack scenarios to test defenses.
• Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in networks, applications, and systems.
• Collaborate with teams to implement remediation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with industry security standards and frameworks.

Skills

Penetration testing

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nessus

Networking

Python

Bash

PowerShell

OWASP Top 10

Windows

Linux

macOS

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nessus

Job description

Cymertek Corporation in Tysons, VA is seeking a highly skilled Penetration Tester to identify vulnerabilities in networks, applications, and systems and to simulate real-world attacks. The role emphasizes collaboration to develop actionable security improvements that strengthen defenses against evolving threats.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related fields and possesses hands-on experience with leading tools like Metasploit, Burp Suite, and Nessus, with a