Penetration Tester (Skill Level 3)

Strategic Analytix

$90K — $130K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • TS/SCI clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph is mandatory.
  • 8 years of experience as a Penetration Tester in both network and application-level testing.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology Engineering; or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu.
  • Strong knowledge of security controls assessments and the Risk Management Framework.
  • Familiarity with a variety of testing tools and protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct vulnerability and penetration testing across various systems and applications.
  • Research and evaluate new technologies related to information systems security.
  • Interpret and apply agency-specific and federal security regulations during assessments.
  • Coordinate and lead security controls testing phases using specialized knowledge.
  • Utilize a wide array of tools for comprehensive assessments.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge security technologies.
  • Engagement in high-stakes security assessments under significant government mandates.
  • Work environment focused on professional growth and skill enhancement.
Full Job Description
About the role

Strategic Analytix is looking for a skilled Penetration Tester who will serve as the Subject Matter expert providing testing expertise of the Risk Management Framework. The Penetration Tester will direct and/or participate in the testing phase of security controls assessments using specialized knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, architectures, equipment, services, and standards.

What you'll do

Penetration Tester Requirements
  • Perform vulnerability and penetration testing using a wide variety of tools.
  • Research and evaluate emerging technologies relevant to information systems security; interpret agency specific and federal security regulations.
  • Perform both network and application-level testing using established testing protocols and methods.

Qualifications

  • Clearance Level
    • TS/SCI level clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph.

Skill Level 3:

Experience:
  • Eight (8) experience of related work experience as a Penetration Tester performing both network and application-level testing using established test protocols and methods.

Education:
  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology Engineering. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, four (4) additional years of Penetration Testing experience maybe substituted.

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