
Penetration Tester (Red Team)
- Bethesda, MD
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Conduct penetration testing of computer systems, cloud-based systems, networks, and web-based applications, software assurance, and vulnerability assessments
- Identify security weaknesses, document findings, and provide recommendations to improve security
- Identify root causes of many common vulnerabilities including buffer overflows, SQL injection, cross-site request forgery (CSRF), stored/reflective cross-site scripting (XSS), race-condition (TOCTOU), XML External Entity (XXE), encryption weaknesses, authentication bypass, and others
- Identify and address security implications during software acceptance activities, including completion criteria, risk acceptance and documentation, common criteria, and methods of independent testing
- Apply defense functions (e.g., encryption, access control, identity management) to reduce exploitation opportunities due to potential supply chain vulnerabilities
- Provide threat intelligence and vulnerability research using NIST 800-53 CSF and MITRE ATT&CK Framework for decision making in cloud security architecture enhancements for testing and production environments
- Develop new testing methods to identify vulnerabilities
- Bachelor's with 12+ years of cybersecurity experience (or commensurate experience)
- Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI clearance
- During the Interview Process
- Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
- Camera must be on
- A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview
- During the Hiring Process
- Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
- Background check, to include:
- Criminal history (past 7 years)
- Verification of your highest level of education
- Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Corporate Discounts
- Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
- Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
- Referral Bonus Program
- Internal Mobility Program
- Pet Insurance
- Flexible Work Environment