IT Security Specialist - Penetration Tester

Attainx Inc.

IT Security Specialist Penetration Tester

Hybrid (Reside within a commutable distance of Silver Spring, MD to work onsite as required)

US Citizen

Moderate Public Trust

Attain

X, Inc. is in search of a highly energetic Penetration Tester to join our team on a cyber security program supporting our US federal government client.

Are you a seasoned penetration tester with a passion for uncovering vulnerabilities and securing complex systems? We're looking for a highly skilled and experienced professional with a minimum of 5 years of proven expertise in penetration testing and ethical hacking to join our team. In this role, you'll take a hands‑on approach to identify, exploit, and report security weaknesses across diverse environments, including AWS, Azure, and on‑premises infrastructure.

Your work will directly contribute to fortifying critical systems and protecting sensitive data from evolving cyber threats.

If you thrive in dynamic, high‑stakes environments and excel at devising creative solutions to complex security challenges, we want to hear from you. Join us in our mission to build a safer digital future.

• A minimum of 5 years of proven penetration testing and ethical hacking experience.
• Hands‑on experience in penetration testing across AWS, Azure, and On‑Premise environments.
• At least 5 years of recent experience (within the last 6 years) in applying IT security concepts, methodologies, principles, procedures and using industry‑standard IT security tools (e.g. Burp Suite, Metasploit, Wireshark).
• At least 5 years of recent experience (within the last 6 years) with enterprise architecture methodologies, concepts, procedures, principles, and tools.
• At least 5 years of recent experience (within the last 6 years) in contingency planning and backup and recovery best practices and application of NIST guidance in this area.
• At least 5 years of recent experience (within the last 6 years) in using technical testing tools (Tenable Security Center, Arc Sight, IBM Big Fix, etc.).
• At least 5 years of recent experience (within the last 6 years) in conducting penetration testing or the ability to bring in a penetration tester when required.
• At least 5 years of performing assessments of Federal Information Systems using the Risk Management Framework.
• Possess at least one of the following Certifications or be able to obtain within six (6) months of hire:

• Proficiency in handling multiple tasks concurrently.
• Proficiency in project and time management.
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities.
• Ability to work in a cohesive team‑oriented environment.
• Must be a US Citizen able to obtain and maintain a Moderate Public Trust.

• Knowledge of DOC, NOAA, and NWS IT security policies and implementation standards or those of similar sized organizations AND comprehensive understanding of NIST guidance to include NIST Special Publications and Federal Information Processing Standards.
• Self‑starter, highly motivated individual who adapts to a dynamic work environment.
• Strong attention to detail with an ability to operate effectively across multiple priorities.

Ideal for candidates with 57 years of hands‑on penetration testing experience who are looking to advance into intermediate‑level roles.

Cyber Security, Penetration Tester

• Protocol analysis, vulnerability discovery and exploitation, post exploitation impact analysis, and physical security.
• Highly technical problem‑solver who understands software architectures, security, communication protocols, virtualization, and hardware, and work with other engineers to the resolution of problems in design, development, and operations.
• Perform manual…