Penetration Tester, Mid (TS/SCI Clearance)

Praescient Analytics • Arlington, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Praescient Analytics is seeking a highly motivated Penetration Tester to join our cybersecurity team in Arlington, VA, supporting the Department of War (DoW) Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office’s (CDAO) War Data Platform (WDP) —formerly known as Advana. The WDP is an enterprise-wide, multi-domain data, analytics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform providing civilian and military leaders with unprecedented access to secure enterprise data. As a Penetration Tester on this program, you will play a critical role in sustaining and evolving the WDP as the Department’s secure, standardized enterprise data integration layer. You will conduct comprehensive penetration tests across applications, networks, and hybrid-cloud systems hosting hundreds of curated analytics tools, actively identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities to validate and strengthen the platform’s security posture against advanced threats.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI security clearance is strictly required.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in offensive security, ethical hacking, vulnerability research, or penetration testing.
• Deep familiarity with web application security frameworks (OWASP Top 10), cloud infrastructure security, network routing/protocols, and common scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) for tool customization.
• Must possess at least ONE of the following certifications: CompTIA Cloud+, GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), CompTIA PenTest+, CompTIA Security+.
• US Citizenship Required

Nice To Haves

• Certified Computer Examiner (CCE) or CyberSec First Responder (CFR)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Information Systems Security Officer (CISSO)
• Certified Penetration Testing Engineer (CPTE)
• CompTIA CyberSecurity Analyst (CySA+)
• Federal IT Security Professional-Auditor (FITSP-A)
• GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA)
• GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
• GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA)

Responsibilities

• Perform various types of penetration tests, including network, web application, and social engineering assessments.
• Use a combination of advanced manual techniques and automated tools to discover and safely exploit vulnerabilities.
• Evaluate overall system risk based on testing findings; develop detailed, actionable technical reports mapping out exploitation paths and their potential mission impact.
• Partner with network engineering, software development, and AI engineering teams to build, track, and execute robust remediation plans; support incident response activities with deep technical insights when necessary.
• Participate in the continuous development, refinement, and maintenance of internal penetration testing methodologies, custom testing tools, and baseline vulnerability assessment standards.
• Support the organization's broader threat intelligence ecosystem by actively sharing insights, novel attack chains, and defensive gaps discovered during offensive assessments.
• Stay current with emerging threat actors, zero-day vulnerabilities, and defensive bypass techniques to continuously upgrade testing capabilities.

Benefits

• Very competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive, Company paid healthcare for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles)
• 401(k) with company match
• Travel & performance incentives
• 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays)
• $5K annual training allowance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed