Senior Penetration Tester (PT)

Secure Technologies Group

$80K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Must hold a current TS/SCI clearance with a CI polygraph.
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT Engineering, or a related field (or substitute with additional experience).
  • Minimum of five years' experience performing both network and application-level penetration testing.
  • Complies with DoD 8570 requirements through IAT III certifications (e.g., CASP+ CE, GCED, CCNP, GCIH, CISA, CCSP, CISSP).
  • Demonstrated expertise in executing security control assessments and vulnerability testing.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert on Risk Management Framework (RMF) testing.
  • Direct and participate in security controls assessments using specialized knowledge of network protocols and operating systems.
  • Conduct vulnerability and penetration testing using a wide range of tools.
  • Research and evaluate emerging technologies relevant to information system security.
  • Interpret and apply agency-specific and federal security regulations to testing procedures.

Benefits

  • Join a team that values employees over bureaucratic hurdles.
  • Access a comprehensive benefits package including PTO and training support.
  • Opportunity to work on critical national security challenges within the Intelligence Community.
  • Competitive compensation commensurate with experience (excluding salary details).
  • Multiple opportunities available starting August 2025, catering to experienced penetration testers.
Full Job Description
These positions require a current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph .
New positions coming - available August 2025

Need a challenge in your work? Want to make a positive impact on U.S. National Security?
New positions coming - available August.

We are building secure systems, networks, and enclaves to support Intelligence Community's most serious challenges - come be a part of it!

SecureTech PTs make a difference every day in support of the nation's Intelligence Community:
We typically perform daily tasks such as:
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert providing testing expertise of the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • 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
  • 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
To get started in this exciting opportunity, you need a TS/SCI clearance with at least a CI polygraph.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology Engineering or related field
- At minimum, five (5) years of relevant experience as a Penetration Tester performing both network and application-level testing using established test protocols and methods.
- In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, four (4) additional years of related experience may be substituted.
- DoD 8570 compliance with IAT III (CASP+ CE, GCED, CCNP, GCIH, CISA, CCSP, CISSP).

- There are multiple opportunities for PTs - compensation is commensurate with experience.

Why come to the SecureTech family?
- We consider employees first in business decisions. It is hard enough to work through the personal/social/technical hurdles that come with your position as a cleared defense contractor - no need to fight your own employer's red tape as well.
- We offer a compensation package that is more than just commensurate with this closed contractor community. We offer generous benefits (PTO, training support, etc) in addition to the generous salaries. We know that you know - salary isn't everything.
- SecureTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer - we hire the right people for the job - regardless of employment status such as female, minority, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, etc.
Our concern is that you are qualified for the position, and that you are placed in a position in which you can be successful!

Apply now! Multiple positions are awaiting your expertise!
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