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Junior Penetration Tester - Cyber Engineer Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Job in
Aberdeen, Harford County, Maryland, 21001, USA
Listed on 2026-09-01
Listing for:
CACI International Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-01
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity -
Engineering
Cybersecurity
Job Description & How to Apply Below
## Junior Penetration Tester
- Cyber Engineer Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, USApply Now Find out how well you match with this jobJob ID329436
Job Title:
Junior Penetration Tester
- Cyber Engineer Job Category:
Engineering Time Type:
Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Secret Employee Type:
Regular Percentage of
Travel Required:
Up to 25%
Type of Travel:
Continental US ###
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* The Opportunity:
** Join Our Dynamic Team of Penetration Testers! Embark on an exhilarating journey with us as you join a vibrant team dedicated to solving intricate, multi-disciplinary challenges across various fields. This is your chance to apply your expertise to groundbreaking problems and dive into new, fascinating topics. You'll not only enhance your skills but also play a crucial role in developing innovative solutions to complex issues.
These positions are 100% on site on-site in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.
** Responsibilities:
** Become part of an exceptional team of engineers from diverse backgrounds, all united by a passion for tackling real-world problems. As a junior penetration tester, you’ll be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, working hands-on with the latest electronics.
Your role will involve performing in-depth assessments and analyses of sophisticated systems using penetration testing and threat-hunting techniques.
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* Qualifications:
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* Required:
* - Active Secret Clearance with the potential to obtain TS/SCI
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3 years of relevant experience
- Foundational understanding of Linux operating systems and commands
- Familiarity of cybersecurity concepts such as the CIA triad, common cyber threats, and cyber defense mechanisms
- Strong grasp of networking, TCP/IP, virtualization, containerization, and web services
- Familiarity of OWASP Top 10, DoD, NSA, or industry-standard Vulnerability and
- Penetration Testing Standards - Working knowledge of popular penetration testing tools such as nmap, Wireshark, Burp Suite, Nessus, and similar utilities - 1-2 years of exploitation experience
* Desired:* - Active TS/SCI
- Certifications such as Sec+, Pen Test+, CEH, Net+, or related
- Experience conducting vulnerability scans, analyzing results, and identifying mitigations
- Professional experience in grey/black box penetration testing or threat hunting
- Expertise in exploitation techniques including buffer overflows, fuzzing, SQL injection, Man-in-the-Middle attacks, covert channels, secure tunneling, XSS, privilege escalation, and lateral movement
- Experience in malware analysis or digital computer forensics
- Experience interfacing with electronic hardware (e.g., taking apart devices and identifying hardware components) - Scripting skills in Bash, Python, Perl, or Ruby
- Systems programming experience
- Keen interest in emerging penetration testing technologies and techniques
- Familiarity with Android operating systems
- Knowledge of UAS/UXS technologies
- Understanding of radios and radio protocols
- Experience analyzing embedded devices
- ** What You Can Expect:
**** A culture of integrity.
** At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
** An environment of trust.
** CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
** A focus on continuous growth.
** Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
** Pay Range**:
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our…
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