Penetration Tester

SkyePoint Decisions

13h • Remote

About The Position

SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Penetration Tester to support the Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid Cybersecurity and Privacy Support Services program in Washington, DC. This is a remote, contingent position dependent on a contract award. The role supports the Red Cell Team in assessing the security of customer systems, identifying vulnerabilities, recommending remediation, and maintaining Red Cell infrastructure.

The Penetration Tester will report and demonstrate findings to system owners and engineers and may develop or modify tools to automate discovery or exploitation. The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a High Risk Public Trust Security Clearance. Salary is listed as TBD; compensation is determined by factors including location, work schedule, qualifications, experience, contract affordability, and market data.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Systems, Information Assurance, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of penetration testing experience.
• An industry certification such as CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA-Security, CEH, CFR, Cloud+, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, SCYBER, Security+ CE, or SSCP.
• Demonstrated experience with Kali Linux.
• Demonstrated experience with penetration testing tools such as Nmap, Burp Suite, and Metasploit.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate vulnerabilities, perform root cause analysis, and report findings using assessment methodologies such as NIST SP 800-115, PTES, ISSAF, or OWASP Web Security Testing Guide.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain a High Risk Public Trust Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support the Red Cell Team by performing and leading penetration tests to assess the security of customer systems.
• Identify vulnerabilities and develop recommended remediations to satisfy mandated NIST 800-53 security controls.
• Report and demonstrate findings to system owners and engineers.
• Maintain Red Cell infrastructure.
• Develop or modify tools to automate discovery or exploitation.

Benefits

• Certification incentive program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Floating federal holiday options
• Health insurance options, including HMO and high-deductible plans with Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible work environment

What This Job Offers

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