Pen Test Operator

Guidehouse•Beltsville, MD

7d•$113,000 - $188,000

About The Position

This position is expected to conduct penetration testing activities on High Value Asset (HVA) systems owned and operated by federal civilian agencies. This position requires experience in providing penetration testing services using a variety of tactics, techniques, and procedures to identify exploitable vulnerabilities in networks and systems. They will also measure compliance with organizational security policies, test whether staff are aware of security issues and ultimately determine the organization’s risk to cybersecurity threats.

Requirements

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum THREE (3) years’ experience relevant to Penetration Testing
Experience in IT Systems Configuration, Risk and Vulnerability Assessment, Cybersecurity and/or IT Technology Consulting
One of the following certifications: Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) or GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN) or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Certification.

Nice To Haves

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
Master's Degree
CISA AES HVA Assessment certification with proof of certification as a CISA-AES HVA Pen Test Operator.
Experience supporting US government cybersecurity programs.
Experience managing direct client engagement team to deliver impactful support to Federal clients.
Experience with managing/supporting and/or knowledge of cybersecurity or HVA Program.
Experience conducting HVA assessment or performing Risk and Vulnerability Assessments.
Knowledge of Cybersecurity Framework, Risk Management, NIST 800-83 Rev 5.
Experience developing and maintaining working relationships while serving Federal clients onsite.
Ability to identify obstacles and opportunities that impact the success of plans or initiatives.
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate leadership when interacting with clients and fellow team members.

Responsibilities

Performing network mapping and reconnaissance, documenting Rules of Engagement to guide the scope, developing test plan, and assisting with acquiring management approval.
External Testing: Conducting a variety of penetration tests based on system’s criticality, test objectives, and organization’s requirements to include: Working with IT personnel to define scope for targeted testing; and Mimicking an outside attacker to gain access to system and what information can be accessed.
Internal Testing: Mimicking an outside an insider attack to determine risk employees with various access levels pose to the organization.
Red Team Testing: Focusing testing activity towards accessing specific target datasets. Testing methodology should include crafted e-mails, custom public websites, exploit code, and social engineering.
Analyzing test results, developing a report on discovered vulnerabilities, and providing risk-based recommendations to remediate those vulnerabilities.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend