Penetration Tester

Booz Allen Hamilton•Herndon, VA

About The Position

Penetration Tester Key Role: Conducts testing and analysis to identify vulnerabilities and potential threat vectors in systems and networks, develops exploits, and engineers attack methodologies. Applies advanced advising skills, extensive technical expertise, and full industry knowledge. Develops innovative solutions to complex problems. Works without considerable direction, and mentors and supervises team members, as needed.

Requirements

3+ years of experience with cyber penetration testing or developing risk and threat mitigation plans
3+ years of experience operating in Linux, Windows, and virtual platforms
3+ years of experience with computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques
3+ years of experience leveraging adversarial tactics to conduct hands-on security testing
3+ years of experience performing network security analysis, including software or traffic analysis
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
HS diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Experience with manually auditing source code, including Java, Ruby, Python, JavaScript, Rust, or C, to find security issues
Knowledge of tools, tactics, and techniques targeting Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems and their ecosystems
Bachelor's degree in CS, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), HTB Certified Penetration Tester Specialist (CPTS), eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester (EJPT), GIAC Global Information Assurance Penetration Tester (GPEN), or GIAC Cloud Penetration Tester Certification

Responsibilities

Conducts testing and analysis to identify vulnerabilities and potential threat vectors in systems and networks
Develops exploits
Engineers attack methodologies
Applies advanced advising skills, extensive technical expertise, and full industry knowledge
Develops innovative solutions to complex problems
Works without considerable direction
Mentors and supervises team members, as needed