Penetration Tester, Senior (TS​/SCI Clearance) with Security Clearance

Location:

Arlington, VA

Job Type: Full-Time

Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI Clearance Required

Position Overview:

Praescient Analytics is seeking a highly motivated Penetration Tester to join our cybersecurity team in Arlington, VA, supporting the Department of War (DoW) Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office’s (CDAO) War Data Platform (WDP)—formerly known as Advana. The WDP is an enterprise-wide, multi-domain data, analytics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform providing civilian and military leaders with unprecedented access to secure enterprise data.

As a Penetration Tester on this program, you will play a critical role in sustaining and evolving the WDP as the Department’s secure, standardized enterprise data integration layer. You will conduct comprehensive penetration tests across applications, networks, and hybrid-cloud systems hosting hundreds of curated analytics tools, actively identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities to validate and strengthen the platform’s security posture against advanced threats.

• Comprehensive Security Testing:
  Perform various types of penetration tests, including network, web application, and social engineering assessments. Use a combination of advanced manual techniques and automated tools to discover and safely exploit vulnerabilities.
• Risk Assessment & Reporting:
  Evaluate overall system risk based on testing findings; develop detailed, actionable technical reports mapping out exploitation paths and their potential mission impact.
• Remediation &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with network engineering, software development, and AI engineering teams to build, track, and execute robust remediation plans; support incident response activities with deep technical insights when necessary.
• Methodology Evolution:
  Participate in the continuous development, refinement, and maintenance of internal penetration testing methodologies, custom testing tools, and baseline vulnerability assessment standards.
• Threat Intelligence Integration:
  Support the organization's broader threat intelligence ecosystem by actively sharing insights, novel attack chains, and defensive gaps discovered during offensive assessments.
• Continuous Research:
  Stay current with emerging threat actors, zero-day vulnerabilities, and defensive bypass techniques to continuously upgrade testing capabilities.

• Clearance:
  Active TS/SCI security clearance is strictly required.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 8 years of hands‑on experience in offensive security, ethical hacking, vulnerability research, or penetration testing.
• Technical Depth:
  Deep familiarity with web application security frameworks (OWASP Top 10), cloud infrastructure security, network routing/protocols, and common scripting languages (e.g., Python, Power Shell, Bash) for tool customization.

• CompTIA Cloud+
• GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
• GIAC Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
• GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
• CompTIA Pen Test+
• CompTIA Security+

• Certified Computer Examiner (CCE) or Cyber Sec First Responder (CFR)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Information Systems Security Officer (CISSO)
• Certified Penetration Testing Engineer (CPTE)
• CompTIA Cyber Security Analyst (CySA+)
• Federal IT Security Professional‑Auditor (FITSP‑A)
• GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA)
• GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
• GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA)

The projected compensation range for this position is $ to $ (annualized USD).

• Real opportunity for career growth in an environment where your achievements will be celebrated
• Constant collaboration with numerous teams to ensure client success
• A team that respects and embraces your ideas and expertise
• Coworkers that are motivated by pursuing excellence, rather than the prospect of personal gain
• A workplace dedicated to supporting and bettering public safety and government agencies

• Very competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive,…