Penetration Tester

PingWind • Alexandria, VA

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About The Position

PingWind is seeking a Penetration Tester responsible for supporting authorized penetration testing and security assessment activities to identify, validate, and document vulnerabilities in MODES III systems and cloud-hosted environments in accordance with Government cybersecurity requirements.

Requirements

• Must hold or be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret.
• Holds or is working toward penetration testing and offensive security certifications appropriate for DoD environments, such as CEH, PenTest+, GPEN, OSCP, or equivalent DoD 8570/8140-approved cybersecurity certifications.
• BS/BA degree
• 5 years relevant experience (an additional 4 years experience may be substituted in lieu of degree).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree

Responsibilities

• Supports execution of authorized penetration testing activities against MODES III systems, applications, and cloud environments to identify security weaknesses. (PenTest).
• Assists with planning, scoping, and execution of penetration tests in coordination with Government stakeholders and senior cybersecurity personnel.
• Conducts technical testing activities, including vulnerability exploitation, validation, and verification, in accordance with approved rules of engagement and security policies.
• Documents penetration testing results, findings, and supporting evidence, contributing to formal reports and risk documentation.
• Supports remediation validation and retesting activities to confirm closure of identified vulnerabilities and risk reduction.
• Follows established ethical hacking standards, testing methodologies, and reporting procedures to ensure compliant and repeatable execution.

Benefits

• Eleven Federal Holidays
• Paid Time Off accrued each pay period
• Parental Leave
• Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule
• Continuing education assistance
• Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy (formerly GymPass)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

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