Penetration Tester

BAE Systems

About The Position

Join BAE Systems, a global leader in defense and aerospace, where your skills in offensive security protect the world's most critical infrastructure. We are looking for a Lead Penetration Tester to join a high-performing, agile team dedicated to identifying, containing, and eradicating the most sophisticated cyber threats. If you have a passion for uncovering vulnerabilities and a drive to secure Enterprise-wide systems, we want you. Your Mission: You won't just run scans; you will lead the charge in securing a complex technical ecosystem. Your impact will include: Advanced Offense: Design and execute comprehensive internal and external penetration tests, including web applications, physical security, and social engineering. Strategic Defense: Translate vulnerabilities into actionable mitigation strategies and provide critical incident response support. Collaborative Leadership: Partner with developers and system engineers to harden architectures and embed a "security-first" mindset across the program. SME Authority: Define and enforce the security policies and standards that safeguard sensitive data against evolving attack vectors. Ready to make a real-world impact? Apply today and help us secure the future.

Requirements

Must possess a TS/SCI clearance appropriate polygraph
Must have experience with penetration testing tools.
Must have experience in web development and programming languages such as Java, XML, Perl and HTML.
Must have experience with programming/scripting in Python, Powershell, C, JavaScript, etc.
Must have extensive experience performing IT security risk assessments.
Must have experience performing web app and physical pentests.
Must have experience with or strong familiarity of the following Web Application tools; Burp Suite, Web Inspect, Appdetective.
Must have experience with or strong familiarity of Kali.
Must have experience with or strong familiarity of IPS/IDS solutions.
Must have a strong understanding of the Cyber Kill Chain methodology.
Must have experience applying Risk Management Framework.
Must have experience with secure configurations of commonly used desktop and server operating systems.
Must have the ability to effectively collaborate with technical staff and customers to form mitigation strategies and plan for continuous modernization and legacy integration.
Must have experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and quickly and effectively adjusting to shifting priorities in resolving issues.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a technical/information assurance field and at least 12 years of relevant experience.
Certifications in one or more of the following areas strongly preferred: GIAC Web Applications Penetration Tester (GWAPT), GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Web Application Defender (GWEB), Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP).
Extensive experience developing/implementing integrated security services management processes, such as assessing and auditing network penetration testing, anti-virus planning assistance, risk analysis, and incident response.
Extensive experience providing information assurance support for application development that includes system security certifications and project evaluations for firewalls that encompass development, design, and implementation.

Responsibilities

Design and execute comprehensive internal and external penetration tests, including web applications, physical security, and social engineering.
Translate vulnerabilities into actionable mitigation strategies and provide critical incident response support.
Partner with developers and system engineers to harden architectures and embed a "security-first" mindset across the program.
Define and enforce the security policies and standards that safeguard sensitive data against evolving attack vectors.