Senior Penetration Tester; FORECASTED Security Clearance

Position: Senior Penetration Tester (FORECASTED) with Security Clearance
** This position is contingent on contract award
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* Description:

Serve as a Subject Matter Expert providing testing expertise of the Risk Management Framework. Direct and/or participate in the testing phase of security controls assessments using specialized knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, architectures, equipment, services, and standards.
* Perform vulnerability and penetration testing using a wide variety of tools
* Research and evaluate emerging technologies relevant to information systems security; interpret agency specific and federal security regulations
* Perform both network and application-level testing using established testing protocols and methods

Qualifications:

* Eight (8) experience of related work experience as a Penetration Tester performing both network and application-level testing using established test protocols and methods.
* A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (e.g. General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Forensics, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Assurance, Information Security, and Information Systems). In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, four (4) additional years of Penetration Testing experience maybe substituted. Requirements:
* U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
* Certification Requirements:
* DoD 8570 compliance with IAT III is required. This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

About us:

Founded in 2007, Columbia Technology Partners is Woman-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business with a specialization in technology and management consulting committed to solving intricate and sensitive technology issues facing corporations and federal agencies. Since its inception, CTP has been instrumental in the technical design, engineering development, operational deployment, and support of key systems. With a proven track record in information security, project management, systems/network engineering, security risk management, vulnerability assessments, and mobile security implementation;

our employees have the experience, expertise, and innovative thinking our customers need for results that exceed expectations. CTP staff have worked closely with both government engineers and management to gather mission requirements, develop the architecture to deliver the needed functionality and assess tools available to meet or exceed the needs of the mission. At Columbia Technology Partners (CTP), we are united in being the best that we can be as individuals, but our core belief is that we can be better together.

Together we will take on each mission with an execution process that authentically represents who we are. Our success relies on our team values, the foundation we built around them, and the Partners we become along the way. That's why our pay is competitive, our missions are critical, and our benefits represent what matters most to CTP:
Our People. Salary Range Transparency At Columbia Technology Partners we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. We believe in creating a work environment where employees feel valued, empowered, and rewarded for their contributions. How We Determine Salary Ranges Our salary ranges are based on the following key factors:
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