Junior Penetration Tester - Cyber Engineer

CACI • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Dynamic Team of Penetration Testers! Embark on an exhilarating journey with us as you join a vibrant team dedicated to solving intricate, multi-disciplinary challenges across various fields. This is your chance to apply your expertise to groundbreaking problems and dive into new, fascinating topics. You'll not only enhance your skills but also play a crucial role in developing innovative solutions to complex issues. These positions are 100% on site on-site in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

Requirements

• Active Secret Clearance with the potential to obtain TS/SCI
• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3 years of relevant experience
• Foundational understanding of Linux operating systems and commands
• Familiarity of cybersecurity concepts such as the CIA triad, common cyber threats, and cyber defense mechanisms
• Strong grasp of networking, TCP/IP, virtualization, containerization, and web services
• Familiarity of OWASP Top 10, DoD, NSA, or industry-standard Vulnerability and- Penetration Testing Standards
• Working knowledge of popular penetration testing tools such as nmap, Wireshark, Burp Suite, Nessus, and similar utilities
• 1-2 years of exploitation experience

Nice To Haves

• Active TS/SCI
• Certifications such as Sec+, PenTest+, CEH, Net+, or related
• Experience conducting vulnerability scans, analyzing results, and identifying mitigations
• Professional experience in grey/black box penetration testing or threat hunting
• Expertise in exploitation techniques including buffer overflows, fuzzing, SQL injection, Man-in-the-Middle attacks, covert channels, secure tunneling, XSS, privilege escalation, and lateral movement
• Experience in malware analysis or digital computer forensics
• Experience interfacing with electronic hardware (e.g., taking apart devices and identifying hardware components)
• Scripting skills in Bash, Python, Perl, or Ruby
• Systems programming experience
• Keen interest in emerging penetration testing technologies and techniques
• Familiarity with Android operating systems
• Knowledge of UAS/UXS technologies
• Understanding of radios and radio protocols
• Experience analyzing embedded devices

Responsibilities

• Become part of an exceptional team of engineers from diverse backgrounds, all united by a passion for tackling real-world problems.
• As a junior penetration tester, you’ll be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, working hands-on with the latest electronics.
• Your role will involve performing in-depth assessments and analyses of sophisticated systems using penetration testing and threat-hunting techniques.

Benefits

• flexible time off benefit
• robust learning resources
• competitive compensation
• benefits and learning and development opportunities
• comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level