Penetration Tester

Analygence

$95K — $115K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in penetration testing, red teaming, or exploitation development.
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or equivalent certification.
  • Proficient in offensive tools like Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, or Core Impact.
  • Ability to operate independently under guidance for conducting tests.
  • Skilled in generating detailed red team report documents.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and workplace chat tools.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze target operational architecture for potential access points.
  • Conduct network scouting and vulnerability analyses on systems.
  • Perform on-net and off-net activities to control and exfiltrate data.
  • Collect open-source data using various online tools.
  • Survey computer and digital networks for vulnerabilities.
  • Deploy and utilize tools on targets (e.g., backdoors, sniffers).
  • Exploit network devices and security systems using diverse methods.
  • Facilitate network access through physical or wireless means.

Benefits

  • Support for professional development and certifications.
  • Opportunity to work on critical projects for the US Navy.
  • Collaborative work environment with experienced cybersecurity experts.
Full Job Description
Description

Tharros has an immediate opportunity for a Penetration Tester to support the US Navy with operational test and evaluation support which include assisting in the development of cyber test plans, execute cyber tests, and report cyber test results. In this role you will conduct cyber tests on operational systems, in laboratory environments, or in cyber range environments. Testing may be against physical, virtualized, or cloud-based systems. This position shall leverage all authorized resources and analytic techniques to penetrate/access targeted networks and systems under test in support of OPTEVFOR's cyber OT&E mission. Team member will perform these duties under the supervision of the Cyber Operations Officer.

  • Analyze target operational architecture for ways to gain access.
  • Conduct network scouting and vulnerability analyses of systems within a network.
  • Conduct on-net and off-net activities to control, and exfiltrate data from deployed, automated technologies.
  • Conduct open-source data collection via various online tools.
  • Conduct survey of computer and digital networks.
  • Deploy tools to a target and utilize them once deployed (e.g., backdoors, sniffers).
  • Exploit network devices, security devices, and/or terminals or environments using various methods or tools.
  • Facilitate access enabling by physical and/or wireless means.
  • Identify points of strength and vulnerability within a network.


Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year of experience performing any combination of penetration testing, red teaming, or exploitation development.
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), equivalent, or higher certification.
  • Proficient in at least one of the following offensive tools:
    • Metasploit
    • Cobalt Strike
    • Core Impact
  • Independently operate to conduct penetration testing/red teaming under the guidance of a senior or mid red team operator to accomplish assigned test objectives.
  • Independently generate red team report documents.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite to include Teams or similar workplace chat and videoconferencing tools.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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