Red Team Penetration Tester IV

Simventions•Virginia Beach, VA

13d•$120,000 - $180,000

About The Position

SimVentions, consistently voted one Virginia's Best Places to Work, is looking for an experienced professional to join our team! As a Red Team Penetration Tester IV, you will be responsible for leading and executing complex penetration testing events and conducting offensive cybersecurity operations for the U.S. Government and DoD systems. You will work collaboratively with Blue Team and Cybersecurity professionals to enhance overall cyber posture. Position is contingent upon award of contract, anticipated in December of 2025. Clearance An ACTIVE Top Secret/SCI eligible clearance (IT Level I Tier 5 / Special-Sensitive Position) is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Requirements

In-depth understanding of computer security, military system specifications, and DoD cybersecurity policies
Strong ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in written and oral presentations
Must possess one or more of the following DoD 8570.01-M CSSP Auditor certifications: CEH CySA+ CISA GSNA CFR PenTest+
Must possess Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) certification
Must possess one or more of the following certifications: Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE) Offensive Security Exploitation Expert (OSEE) Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP)

Nice To Haves

Ten (10) years of full-time professional experience conducting penetration testing and/or offensive Cyber operations including demonstrated experience in each of the following areas:
Developing and utilizing penetration tools such as Metasploit, NMAP, Kali Linux, Cobalt Strike
Mimicking threat behavior and adversary emulation
Utilizing various operating systems (Linux, Windows, MAC OS)
Utilizing Active Directory
Performing exploit development
Identifying gaps in tools and development techniques
Performing development with at least two scripting or programming languages (python, C++, Java, Rust, Assembly, C#, etc.)
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, or Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Responsibilities

Develop, modify, and utilize offensive security tools such as Metasploit, NMAP, Kali Linux, and Cobalt Strike
Mimic threat actor behavior using TTPs aligned with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK
Conduct assessments across multiple operating systems including Linux, Windows, and macOS
Perform exploit development and identify zero-day or previously unknown vulnerabilities
Analyze, identify, and remediate gaps in offensive tools and development techniques
Perform development with at least two scripting or programming languages (Python, C++, Java, Rust, Assembly, C#, etc.) in support of exploit development

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Competitive 401(k) programs
Retirement and Financial Counselors
Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
Continuing Education Assistance
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)
Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling
Supplemental Benefit Program
Employee Ownership: Work with the best and help build YOUR company!
Family focus: Work for a team that recognizes the importance of family time.
Culture: Add to our culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
Dress code: Business casual, we like to be comfortable while we work.
Resources: Excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities to grow in your field.
Open communication: Work in an environment where your voice matters.
Corporate Fellowship: Opportunities to participate in company sports teams and employee-led interest groups for personal and professional development.
Employee Appreciation: Multiple corporate events throughout the year, including Holiday Events, Company Picnic, Imagineering Day, and more.
Founding Partner of the FredNats Baseball team: Equitable distribution of tickets for every home game to be enjoyed by our employee-owners and their families from our private suite.
Food: We have a lot of food around here!