Red Team Penetration Tester IV

Position: Red Team Penetration Tester IV **

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Overview

Sim Ventions, consistently voted one Virginia's Best Places to Work, is looking for an experienced professional to join our team! As a Red Team Penetration Tester IV, you will be responsible for leading and executing complex penetration testing events and conducting offensive cybersecurity operations for the U.S. Government and DoD systems. You will work collaboratively with Blue Team and Cybersecurity professionals to enhance overall cyber posture.

Overview

Sim Ventions, consistently voted one Virginia's Best Places to Work, is looking for an experienced professional to join our team! As a Red Team Penetration Tester IV, you will be responsible for leading and executing complex penetration testing events and conducting offensive cybersecurity operations for the U.S. Government and DoD systems. You will work collaboratively with Blue Team and Cybersecurity professionals to enhance overall cyber posture.

** Position is contingent upon award of contract, anticipated in December of 2025. *
* Clearance

An ACTIVE Top Secret/SCI eligible clearance (IT Level I Tier 5 / Special-Sensitive Position) is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Requirements

• In-depth understanding of computer security, military system specifications, and DoD cybersecurity policies
• Strong ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in written and oral presentations
• Must possess one or more of the following DoD 8570.01-M CSSP Auditor certifications:
• CEH
• CySA+
• CISA
• GSNA
• CFR
• Pen Test+
• Must possess Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) certification
• Must possess one or more of the following certifications:
• Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE)
• Offensive Security Exploitation Expert (OSEE)
• Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP)

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and utilize offensive security tools such as Metasploit, NMAP, Kali Linux, and Cobalt Strike
• Mimic threat actor behavior using TTPs aligned with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK
• Conduct assessments across multiple operating systems including Linux, Windows, and macOS
• Perform exploit development and identify zero-day or previously unknown vulnerabilities
• Analyze, identify, and remediate gaps in offensive tools and development techniques
• Perform development with at least two scripting or programming languages (Python, C++, Java, Rust, Assembly, C#, etc.) in support of exploit development

Preferred Skills And Experience

Ten (10) years of full-time professional experience conducting penetration testing and/or offensive Cyber operations including demonstrated experience in each of the following areas:

• Developing and utilizing penetration tools such as Metasploit, NMAP, Kali Linux, Cobalt Strike
• Mimicking threat behavior and adversary emulation
• Utilizing various operating systems (Linux, Windows, MAC OS)
• Utilizing Active Directory
• Performing exploit development
• Identifying gaps in tools and development techniques
• Performing development with at least two scripting or programming languages (python, C++, Java, Rust, Assembly, C#, etc.)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, or Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Compensation

Compensation at Sim Ventions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with our corporate compensation plan and contract specific requirements.

Benefits

At Sim Ventions, we’re committed to supporting the total well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs.

We Offer

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Empl…