Cybersecurity Test Engineer, Penetration Tester Security Clearance

Cybersecurity Test Engineer, Penetration Tester with Security Clearance

Join the 48th Cyber Space Test Squadron, United States Air Force and United States Space Force at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, as a Penetration Tester. You will conduct security analysis and assessments on Air Force and Space Force systems to identify vulnerabilities, characterise risks, and recommend corrective actions.

• Conduct independent penetration testing, data collection, test automation, and reporting.
• Develop test tools and strategies for cybersecurity testing in DoD environments.
• Perform system security analysis on systems/software to identify vulnerabilities.
• Execute hands‑on testing on multiple operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix, IOS) and software/databases (SQL Server, Oracle).
• Provide technical guidance and expertise to test teams.
• Document and communicate test results to technical and non‑technical audiences in written and oral formats.

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3–4 years of applicable experience
  * or* Associate’s Degree and 7–8 years of experience
  * or* High School Diploma and 9–12 years of experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required. Active DoD SECRET security clearance.
• Demonstrated experience with penetration testing tools (Kali Linux suite, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap).
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP) and network security methodologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs).
• Proven ability to identify, analyse and exploit web application, network, and system vulnerabilities (SQLi, XSS, RCE, misconfigurations).
• Hands‑on experience with Windows, Linux, Unix and their system administration/security configurations.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Can work independently or as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must obtain one DoD 8140 Compliance certification within 6 months.
• Preferred:
  Active DoD Top Secret clearance;
  DoD 8140 certifications (OSCP, GPEN, GWAPT, etc.); experience with source‑code vulnerability analysis; knowledge of network security/engineering; scripting in Python, Power Shell, Perl.

Travel typically one week per month; test events usually 1–2 weeks long. This position offers on‑the‑job training, hands‑on testing, self‑paced learning, and project management opportunities with experienced cybersecurity professionals.

COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.