XCelerate Solutions

Penetration Tester

XCelerate Solutions • $95K — $115K *
Alexandria, VA 22304In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field.
  • Three years of relevant experience in penetration testing.
  • Active U.S. Secret clearance required.
  • Knowledge of NIST SP 800-115 and related security standards.
  • Experience with both commercial and open-source penetration testing tools.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct penetration testing assessments and threat hunting for the government.
  • Develop detailed test plans and execute penetration tests.
  • Collaborate with cyber tool administrators and SOC analysts on testing efforts.
  • Perform pre-audit penetration assessments.
  • Research emerging threats and create risk identification methodologies.
  • Utilize both established and innovative testing methodologies across various systems.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies.
  • Access to training and professional development programs.
  • Collaborative team environment with experienced professionals.
  • Engagement in significant government cybersecurity initiatives.
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Description

Penetration Tester

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Penetration Tester to support CyberPRIMES cybersecurity, privacy, records and information management, and related enterprise support for DHRA, including DMDC and OUSD(P&R).

Clearance: Active Secret

Location: Alexandria, VA

Responsibilities
  • Conduct Government-selected penetration-testing assessments and threat-hunting exercises in accordance with CSD-SOP-054 and NIST SP 800-115.
  • Develop test plans and methodologies, execute assessments, and prepare post-assessment out-briefs and final reports.
  • Conduct cooperative testing with cyber-tool administrators, SOC and incident-response analysts, and SIEM content developers to validate detection and alerting.
  • Perform pre-audit penetration testing and maintain Government-furnished penetration-testing laptops and tools.
  • Research emerging and existing threats and develop methodologies to identify areas of risk likely to be targeted by an intruder.
  • Apply established penetration-testing methodologies and commercial or open-source offensive tools across networks, web applications, applications, and code, including support to Red and Blue Team activities.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree and three years of experience.
  • Must be U.S. Citizen
  • A Secret clearance is required when the assigned duties require classified information or SIPRNet access.


About XCelerate Solutions

XCelerate Solutions is a technology consulting firm that provides a range of services to clients in the public and private sectors. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. XCelerate Solutions specializes in data analytics, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, and has a team of experienced professionals who are dedicated to helping clients achieve their goals. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has been recognized for its excellence in numerous areas.
Learn more about XCelerate Solutions
Size
100 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
2013
* Ladders Estimates

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