Penetration Tester

Booz Allen Hamilton•Herndon, VA

3d•$86,800 - $198,000•Remote

About The Position

Conduct testing and analysis to identify vulnerabilities and potential threat vectors in systems and networks, develop exploits, and engineer attack methodologies. Apply advanced advising skills, extensive technical expertise, and full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction, and mentor and supervise 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 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 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), eLearn Security Junior Penetration Tester (EJPT), GIAC Global Information Assurance Penetration Tester (GPEN), or GIAC Cloud Penetration Tester Certification

Responsibilities

Conduct testing and analysis to identify vulnerabilities and potential threat vectors in systems and networks
Develop exploits
Engineer attack methodologies
Apply advanced advising skills, extensive technical expertise, and full industry knowledge
Develop innovative solutions to complex problems
Work without considerable direction
Mentor and supervise team members, as needed