Penetration Tester, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton•McLean, VA

6d•$86,800 - $198,000•Remote

About The Position

Serve as a member of the Booz Allen Internal Red Team, leading enterprise and system-focused network and penetration assessments to identify security risks across applications, security controls, and network infrastructure. Conduct targeted security assessments within a fast-paced environment, collaborate with offensive security reporting teams, and partner with consulting teams to deliver security analysis and solutions to Booz Allen’s Enterprise Cybersecurity team. Evaluate security posture, document findings, support remediation efforts, and help promote an environment of innovation and knowledge sharing. Lead and execute enterprise and system-focused network and penetration assessments. Identify security risks across applications, controls, and infrastructure. Collaborate with offensive security reporting teams on findings and analysis. Partner with consulting teams to deliver security solutions. Evaluate established rules of engagement and system penetration testing requirements. Communicate technical security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Contribute to security research and promote knowledge sharing across the team. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

1+ years of experience with penetration testing and red teaming
Experience with vulnerability enumeration and exploitation frameworks, including Burp Suite Pro, Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Armitage, and PowerSploit
Knowledge of functionality and capabilities of network defense technologies, including incident response, web application firewalls, SIEM and EDR solutions, and evasion techniques
Ability to write high-quality assessment reports and effectively communicate with clients and teammates
Ability to conduct organized security testing engagements
Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, or Computer Science

Nice To Haves

3+ years of experience with penetration testing and red teaming
Knowledge of scripting languages, API functionality, and data access methodologies
Ability to operate in a fast-paced work environment, multi-task, and handle truncated delivery deadlines
Ability to assist remediation efforts for discovered vulnerabilities
Ability to clearly communicate technical details and vulnerability data to non-technical teammates and clients
Ability to craft custom exploits for proof-of-concept exploit
Possession of excellent team-building skills

Responsibilities

Lead and execute enterprise and system-focused network and penetration assessments.
Identify security risks across applications, controls, and infrastructure.
Collaborate with offensive security reporting teams on findings and analysis.
Partner with consulting teams to deliver security solutions.
Evaluate established rules of engagement and system penetration testing requirements.
Communicate technical security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Contribute to security research and promote knowledge sharing across the team.