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Amentum•Columbia, MD

3d•$175,000 - $212,000

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Penetration Tester to support a Prime contract and mission-critical projects serving national security and intelligence missions. The role provides subject matter expertise in testing under the Risk Management Framework and conducting security controls assessments. The tester performs network- and application-level vulnerability and penetration testing using established protocols and a wide variety of tools, and researches emerging technologies relevant to information systems security. The position also involves interpreting agency-specific and federal security regulations. The role requires a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph, a qualifying degree or equivalent experience, and a DoD 8570 IAT III-compliant certification. The position is not designated as safety sensitive. Employment is contingent on successful completion of drug screening, which may include screening for marijuana and other federally controlled substances. Employees are expected to uphold Amentum’s safety and quality policies, complete applicable training and safety responsibilities, and comply with operational, safety, quality, and environmental procedures and policies. Compensation is listed at $175,000–$212,000. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays; retirement benefits including 401(k) matching; educational reimbursement; parental leave; an employee stock purchase plan; tax-saving options; disability and life insurance; and pet insurance. Benefits may vary by employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Requirements

Eight years of related work experience as a penetration tester performing network- and application-level testing using established test protocols and methods.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; alternatively, four additional years of experience may substitute for the degree, for a stated total of twelve years.
DoD 8570 compliance with IAT III certification: CASP+CE (now SecurityX), CCNP Security, CISA, GCED, GCIH, CCSP, or CISSP (or Associate).
TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
Successful completion of the employment drug screening process.

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert providing Risk Management Framework testing expertise.
Direct and/or participate in security controls assessment testing, applying specialized knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, architectures, equipment, services, and standards.
Perform vulnerability and penetration testing using a wide variety of tools.
Research and evaluate emerging technologies relevant to information systems security.
Interpret agency-specific and federal security regulations.
Perform network- and application-level testing using established testing protocols and methods.
Complete applicable safety training and fulfill assigned self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities; participate in emergency response tasks and safety committees or teams as appropriate.
Carry out job activities in compliance with Amentum quality system documents, customer contracts, and applicable operational, safety, quality, and environmental plans, procedures, and policies.