Penetration Tester

Security impact, modern tools, and a career that grows. In this onsite role in McLean, VA
, you will support customer security activities by running internal and external penetration tests and translating findings into threat-based reporting that strengthens defense mechanisms. You’ll work with cutting-edge technology, collaborate across technical and government stakeholders, and be supported by a benefits package that includes comprehensive health and wellness
, paid vacation and holidays
, and 401(k) matching
.

• Conduct penetration testing across networks, web applications, databases, and cloud services (internal and external)
• Manually exploit and compromise target environments, including privilege escalation and lateral movement
• Review and analyze findings from web/OS scanners
  , scanning results, and static source code analysis
• Identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and compliance issues during security assessments
• Produce final penetration testing reports and defend findings, including risk/vulnerability details
  , mitigation strategies
  , and references
• Coordinate with diverse audiences including developers, system administrators, project managers, and senior government stakeholders
• Write and maintain Rules of Engagement (RoE),
  Test Plans
  , and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Create actionable, threat-based outputs that support continuous improvement to security defense mechanisms
• Perform security reviews and technical research, then report results to increase security effectiveness

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline
• 8+ years of related penetration testing experience
• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance and U.S. citizenship required
• Experience aligned to NIST 800-53 and the Risk Management Framework
• CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) and/or CPT (Certified Penetration Tester)
• Strong writing skills for reports and documentation
• Experience with AWS and Azure Cloud Security
• Ability to meet onsite requirements at McLean, VA

• Clearance level: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
• Location: McLean, Virginia (Onsite)
• Travel required: Less than 10%
• Category: Cyber and IT Risk Management
• Requisition type: Regular
• REQ#: RQ231130

Salary range: USD 168, per year.

• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Paid vacation and holidays to rest and recharge

• Complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence
• Be on camera during virtual interviews
• Authorization to take a picture to verify identity and prevent fraud
• Authorize the collection, processing, and use of biometric data for identity verification and security purposes