Penetration Tester

WarCollar Industries LLC

$110K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in penetration testing or offensive cyber operations.
  • Proficient in conducting tests across various environments including networks and cloud systems.
  • Strong grasp of vulnerability assessment methodologies and tools.
  • Familiarity with adversary tactics and exploitation techniques.
  • Relevant industry certifications (OSCP, GPEN, CEH, CISSP) are advantageous.
  • Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
  • Active TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct penetration tests on various systems to assess security vulnerabilities.
  • Perform both automated and manual vulnerability assessments.
  • Simulate real-world attack scenarios to spot weaknesses.
  • Document findings and provide risk assessment and remediation strategies.
  • Collaborate with team members to enhance overall security measures.
  • Support security validation for certification and accreditation processes.
  • Keep up to date with the latest cybersecurity threats and techniques.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge security tools and methodologies.
  • Collaborative work environment with cybersecurity engineers and professionals.
  • Possibility for personal and professional growth in cybersecurity expertise.
  • Engagement in high-stakes security assessments that enhance national security.
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Penetration Tester, you will perform technical security assessments against customer systems in support of certification, accreditation, and overall cyber resilience. You'll leverage industry-leading tools and advanced technical expertise to identify vulnerabilities, simulate real-world attack scenarios, and deliver actionable recommendations that strengthen enterprise security.

Required Skills

  • Conduct penetration tests against networks, applications, operating systems, and cloud environments.
  • Perform vulnerability assessments using automated and manual testing techniques.
  • Simulate adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to identify exploitable weaknesses.
  • Document findings, assess risk, and provide detailed remediation recommendations.
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity engineers, system administrators, and stakeholders to improve security posture.
  • Support security validation efforts for Certification & Accreditation (C&A) activities.
  • Stay current on emerging threats, attack vectors, and offensive security methodologies.


Desired Skills

  • Experience conducting penetration testing or offensive cyber operations.
  • Knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, web application security, and common attack techniques.
  • Experience with industry-standard penetration testing tools and frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of vulnerability analysis, exploitation techniques, and security best practices.
  • Excellent analytical, technical writing, and communication skills.
  • Relevant certifications such as OSCP, GPEN, CEH, CISSP, or equivalent are a plus.


Additional Details

  • Active TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph clearance is required

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