Penetration Tester

Bespoke Technologies, Inc

$90K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years in cyber security or an IT-related field
  • Hands-on experience with penetration testing
  • Ability to apply adversarial tactics in security testing
  • Proficiency in computer attack methods and system exploitation
  • Knowledge of cyber security principles across Linux, Windows, and virtual environments
  • Experience in designing and implementing IT security architecture
  • Familiarity with risk management methodologies and test result analysis
  • Relevant certifications: CEH, OSCP, GPEN

Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough penetration testing and ethical hacking assessments
  • Target and assess vulnerabilities within information systems
  • Document and communicate actionable findings to support decision makers
  • Leverage technical skills to exploit risks and vulnerabilities effectively
  • Evaluate network architecture and perform security analysis
  • Develop risk and threat mitigation plans based on test results
  • Test and review system configurations and security design

Benefits

  • Engage with a highly technical team focused on enterprise cyber security
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge security challenges
  • Be part of a mission-driven organization
  • Support in personal and professional growth through training programs
  • Direct impact on improving organizational security posture
Full Job Description
BT-342 - Penetration Tester
Herndon, VA (fully on-site, no remote option)

**Please do NOT apply if you do not have an active Poly clearance. Those without a Poly will not be considered.**

The client provides a highly technical and in-depth penetration testing service, in support of enterprise cyber security equities. The client requires support specializing in penetration testing and ethical hacking, to target, assess, and exploit risk and vulnerabilities of information systems. The intent is to provide senior decision makers with documented and actionable data to aid in making strategic investment decisions.

Required:
  • Demonstrated work experience in cyber security or related IT field
  • Experience with cyber security penetration testing
  • Experience leveraging adversarial tactics to conduct hands-on security testing
  • Experience applying computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques
  • Working knowledge of cyber security principles for Linux, Windows, and virtual platforms
  • Experience designing, testing, or implementing IT security architecture
  • Experience performing network security analysis
  • Experience analyzing network architectures
  • Experience using network management tools
  • Experience developing risk management methodologies
  • Experience analyzing test results to develop risk and threat mitigation plans
  • Experience testing or reviewing system configuration, development, and design, specifically around enterprise systems and hypervisors
  • Experience designing, testing, or implementing complex Windows installations
  • Certifications: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Global Information Assurance Certified Penetration Testing (GPEN)

Desired:
  • Demonstrated experience participating in public and private information security groups and organizations.
  • Demonstrated experience communicating vulnerability results and risk posture to senior executives.
  • Demonstrated experience performing complex technical tasks with minimal direction.
  • Demonstrated experience with Oracle Cloud Computing Services.

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