Penetration Tester

Dakota State University is seeking applications for a full-time Penetration Tester. The position will complete IT infrastructure audits and provide clients with post-assessments following their reviews.

NOTE :
This position is subject to continued external funding
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Responsibilities
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• Perform external and internal security research for external clients.
• Contribute to developing tools and methods for penetration testing, as well as for quantifying testing platforms and tools or develop tools and procedures for penetration tests.
• Perform penetration testing using standard penetration tools (Metasploit, Nmap, Nessus, Burpsuite, etc.)
• Write comprehensive reports for the clients to communicate findings.
• Document findings for quarterly reports.
• Perform pre- and post- assessment meetings with clients.
• Review tools, techniques, tactics, procedures, and equipment to ensure the most up-to-date is being utilized.
• Develop and supervise a team of student employees.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Operations, Cyber Defense preferred or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Prior experience with signature development and penetration testing.
• Solid background in Linux and Windows.
• Ability to grasp current and future security threat landscape.
• Knowledge of C/C++, python, or additional scripting and programming languages.
• In-depth knowledge of various TCP and/or IP protocols.
• Relevant experience involving traffic analysis such as Wire Shark and Tcpdump.
• Must have attention to detail to work within the Rules of Engagement designed per assessment.
• Have the ability to write technical reports based on assessment results and present findings in a formal environment.
• Must be able to work as a team on a single project.
  
  Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Flexible benefits package – health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, hospital indemnity insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, health reimbursement account.
• South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive 6% fully matched contributions from SDRS and are vested after three years of service.
• Paid time off – full time 12-month employees earn 15 days per year of annual leave and 14 days of sick leave per year. In addition, employees receive 11 federal paid holidays.
• Reduced tuition for education.
• Professional liability coverage
• Paid family leave

For questions concerning the position, contact Alicia Entringer ringer.

DSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and DSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing DSU
-human resources

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South Dakota Board of Regents
306

E. Capital Ave, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501