Senior Penetration Tester

Foxhole Technology • Leesburg, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Foxhole Technology provides robust cybersecurity and IT support capabilities for federal civilian and defense agencies. A recognized leader in navigating technology and security challenges, Foxhole delivers mission-focused innovations to answer evolving and complex needs. Our talented employee-owners provide agile, scalable services and solutions that solve operational gaps, operate critical systems, and protect and secure the enterprise – across the organization and around the world. Foxhole Technology is seeking a Senior Pen Tester to join our growing team in support of Security Operations Center on a newly awarded contract. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a network security environment, such as a Security Operations Center (SOC), and have an understanding of typical cybersecurity deliverables.

Requirements

• Minimum seven (7) years experience
• BS Degree or additional work experience substitution
• Previous pen testing experience
• Think analytically
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Make decisions
• Observe/remember details
• Interpret data
• Concentrate on tasks
• Adjust to change
• Handle stress/emotions
• Regular attendance
• Maintain work schedule
• Attend meetings
• Meet deadlines
• Keyboard/type
• Handle confidential information
• Use math/calculations
• Stay organized
• Operate office equipment
• May direct others

Nice To Haves

• Security+ Certification

Responsibilities

• Ensure all staff are trained and knowledgeable of the penetration testing tools and in the ability to assess penetration testing findings
• Conduct penetration tests with the knowledge and written authorization of the system owner and only after appropriate authorities, approvals, type and scope of testing, and rules of engagement have been established
• Perform no‐knowledge and/or limited‐knowledge assessments as part of penetration testing of specific areas within the enterprise
• Compare results of assessments with event logs and other captured data to determine if vulnerabilities were exploited
• Collaborate with SOC and System Owners in determining ways to defend, alter, or reconfigure cyber defense mechanisms to strengthen resiliency and response to an attack
• Produce reports of penetration test findings
• Coordinate with the Government to use penetration test findings to inform, expand, or focus monitoring efforts
• Capture, maintain and archive logs of all penetration testing activity, to include manual and automated activity
• Provide logs on demand for forensic analysis, proof of concept, and auditing purposes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior