Penetration Tester

Fortreum • Leesburg, VA

21d

About The Position

Fortreum is a trusted leader in cloud and cybersecurity services, ranked in the Top 5 FedRAMP Third Party Assessment Organizations (3PAO). We provide independent, third-party and vendor-agnostic regulatory assessment and advisory services, coupled with advanced cybersecurity offensive and compliance technical services to our clients. Our comprehensive service portfolio includes regulatory compliance (FedRAMP, FISMA, SOC, ISO, HIPAA, CMMC, PCI) and technical security services (Penetration Testing, Red Teaming, Social Engineering, Attack Surface Analysis and others). Working with Fortune 500 companies and leading cloud service providers, we've built our reputation on our service-delivery excellence and unwavering commitment to client success. Our rapid growth creates exceptional opportunities for driven professionals to make their mark in the cybersecurity industry with a focus on our core values: Quality matters most Customer-driven mindset Autonomy to do your job Personal accountability/stewardship The Opportunity On our team, you will have the opportunity to work with the best and brightest in the field. Fortreum team members have supported the biggest cloud providers in the world, and you will have the opportunity to learn from the best. We're seeking a seasoned Penetration Tester to join our team. Your expertise in cloud penetration testing (FedRAMP and other compliance frameworks) and security best practices will be essential in helping our customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or 2+ years of equivalent experience
• 2 - 6+ years of penetration testing experience (scaled by level)
• Experience conducting web application and network penetration testing
• Proficiency in one or more scripting languages (bash, Python, PowerShell, Ruby, etc.)
• Strong grasp of penetration testing methodologies
• Familiarity with frameworks such as OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK, OSSTMM, and/or PTES
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a consulting environment and manage multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Certifications such as GPEN, eCPPT, OSCP, OSWA, OSWE, or OSCE
• Ability to quickly assess new technologies and emerging attack vectors
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to develop technical content (whitepapers, blog posts, etc.)
• Strong initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic team
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with team members and clients
• Familiarity with network architecture, protocols, and common technology stacks
• Ability to work in a team environment with compliance specialists who conduct security control assessments in parallel
• Comfortable supporting fast-paced team environments
• Familiarity of penetration testing in cloud environments encompassing a variety of technology stacks

Responsibilities

• Work closely with all members of the team to conduct penetration testing of customer networks, applications (API, web, and mobile), and/or social engineering activities to achieve the customer’s objectives of the engagement.
• Advise customers on details of vulnerabilities, remediation strategies, and compliance requirements.
• Prepare final deliverables for delivery to customers within established timelines.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Coordinate project readiness with internal teams and customers.
• Pursue continuous professional development in by achieving industry specific certifications (must be willing to meet FedRAMP certification requirements as outlined by A2LA).
• Perform project readouts with customers to notify them of the outcome of their penetration test.
• Train and mentor junior team members.
• Interface with customers and other internal delivery team members through entire engagement, interacting will all levels of customer organizations.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive compensation package, where you will be rewarded based on your performance/outcomes and recognized for the value you bring to our business.
• Our benefits package includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) with 5% employer match, company paid short-term disability, company paid long-term disability, company paid AD&D and life insurance, flex time off, annual bonuses, training stipends, certification reimbursements, access to over 30,000 free online training courses, personal cell phone allowance, new hire and annual home office stipend, spot awards and eleven paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees