Penetration Tester

LV8D Solutions•Chantilly, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

LV8D Solutions supports national security space and intelligence customers delivering next-generation sensing and exploitation capabilities. The role of Penetration Tester (Pen Tester) is a security professional who reviews and evaluates Information Systems (ISs) and recommends changes to the Government that can improve information confidentiality, integrity, and availability. LV8D Solutions is seeking a Pen Tester to perform security focused services to improve the security posture of ISs. Pen Testers review and write Information Security Action Plans (ISAPs) and Technical Information System Security Requirements (TISSRs). The Pen Tester shall conduct testing approved by the Government and write a report with all applicable findings. The report shall follow a template that shall be created, maintained, and updated by the Pen Tester with Government approval. Interested candidates need to thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment; are highly motivated and not afraid to take on uncharted territory; possess strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills; and be able to prioritize their time to be effective in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

Possess scripting abilities and an understanding of network fundamentals and vulnerability scanning tools
Possess expertise in network protocols, application security, social engineering, and scripting
Possess knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, industry standards, and advanced security tools
Possess basic scripting abilities and an understanding of network fundamentals and vulnerability scanning tools.
Possess expertise in network protocols, application security, social engineering, and advanced scripting.
Possess extensive knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, industry standards, and advanced security tools.
U.S. Citizenship
Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance
Active Counterintelligence (CI) or Full Scope (FS) Polygraph

Responsibilities

Performing basic reconnaissance and vulnerability scanning in accordance with established testing methodologies
Identifies common vulnerabilities that can be potentially exploited, documents and reports findings
Designs and conducts penetration tests, exploring more complex vulnerability analysis including misconfigurations and zero-day exploits, and developing exploitation techniques
Provides technical guidance to stakeholders
Develops customized tools and methodologies
Provides expert guidance on security best practices; identifying vulnerabilities, providing strategic security advice, and leading remediation efforts; collaborating with management to develop security policies, training other cybersecurity professionals, and staying abreast of emerging threats
Responsible for performing basic reconnaissance and vulnerability scanning in accordance with established testing methodologies; identifies common vulnerabilities that can be potentially exploited, documents and reports findings.
Responsible for conducting more complex penetration tests, exploring more complex vulnerability analysis including misconfigurations and zero-day exploits, and developing more sophisticated exploitation techniques. Leads penetration tests, mentoring junior testers, and providing technical guidance to stakeholders.
Responsible for designing and leading complex penetration tests, develops customized tools and methodologies; providing expert guidance on security best practices; identifying complex vulnerabilities, providing strategic security advice, and leading remediation efforts; collaborating with management to develop security policies, training other cybersecurity professionals, and staying abreast of emerging threats.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to contract or organizational performance.
Receive a payout for unused annual company contributions designated for health insurance premiums and professional training.
Earn up to $5,000 for each successful employee referral.
Bonus opportunities based on customer recognition received through Letters of Appreciation.
Celebrate your career achievements with anniversary awards on your 1st, 5th, 10th, and 20th years of service.
Receive an annual contribution equal to 4% of your W-2 gross earnings into your 401 (k), with immediate vesting.
The company matches your 401 (k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 6% of your monthly contribution, with immediate vesting.
Annual financial support for professional training and industry certifications.
Enhanced financial support for employees actively pursuing a degree at an accredited institution.
Flexible work hours
Competitive paid time off (PTO)
Company holidays
Three comprehensive Medical/Rx insurance plan options to meet the unique and individualized benefit needs of our employees
Comprehensive dental insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
Comprehensive vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
100% Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
100% Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
100% Company-Paid Basic Term Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
Optional employee-paid Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance.