Penetration Tester- FULLY CLEARED with POLYGRAPH REQUIRED

Constellation Technologies•Linthicum Heights, MD

9d•$175 - $255

About The Position

The Penetration Tester serves as a subject matter expert, providing testing expertise related to the Risk Management Framework. The role directs and/or participates in security control assessment testing and performs vulnerability and penetration testing across networks and applications using established protocols and methods and a wide variety of tools. The position requires DoD 8570 compliance at IAT III, U.S. citizenship, and an active TS/SCI clearance with an active polygraph. Candidates need eight years of related Penetration Tester experience performing network- and application-level testing, plus a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. In lieu of the degree, an additional four years of experience, for a total of twelve years, is required. The listed pay range is $175–$255 per year; the posting notes that this multi-level range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. The benefits package includes employer-supported healthcare, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, education and training reimbursement, technology reimbursement, and a 401(k) with company match. The company also describes professional development, paid training time, team events, leadership mentorship, a performance recognition program, and branded apparel.

Requirements

Eight years of related work experience as a Penetration Tester performing network- and application-level testing using established test protocols and methods.
A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, including General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Forensics, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Assurance, Information Security, or Information Systems; alternatively, twelve years of experience in lieu of the degree.
U.S. citizenship.
Active TS/SCI security clearance with an active polygraph.
DoD 8570 compliance with IAT III.

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert, providing testing expertise related to the Risk Management Framework.
Direct and/or participate in the testing phase of security control assessments using 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.

Benefits

Affordable healthcare options with 80% of the premium paid by the employer, plus a company-funded HSA.
Comprehensive dental insurance.
Vision insurance with 80% of the premium paid by the employer.
Employer-paid life insurance at 100%.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance at 100%.
Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement.
Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and AWS training and accreditation.
Annual reimbursement for technology such as phones, computers, and printers.
401(k) with company match up to 5% and 100% immediate vesting after 90 days of employment.
Professional development investment and paid time off for training.
Team-building events throughout the year.
Leadership team engagement and mentorship.
Performance Recognition Program.
Complimentary branded apparel.
One-time referral bonus of up to $10,000 through the CTI External Referral Program.