Sr. Penetration Tester

Amyx, Inc.•,

4d•Remote

About The Position

Amyx is seeking a Sr. Penetration Tester for our DOD client to work remotely. The role involves independently performing penetration testing of applications, systems, and enclaves, identifying security flaws, and devising mitigation strategies. The tester will conduct application and network penetration testing, wireless security assessments, and apply offensive cybersecurity testing techniques. Coordination with system owners and reporting of identified risks with recommended mitigation measures are key responsibilities. The ability to communicate accurate information effectively is essential.

Requirements

Six (6) years proven proficiency in performing extensive vulnerability assessment and penetration testing.
Three (3) years of experience with testing tools, including NESSUS, METASPLOIT, CANVAS, NMAP, Burp Suite, and Kismet
Three (3) years of experience with network vulnerability assessments and penetration testing methods
Three (3) years of experience with writing testing assessment reports
Two (2) years of experience with using, administering, and troubleshooting a WINDOWS Server, IIS
Knowledge of TCP/IP protocols and networking architectures
Two (2) years of experience with using, administering, and troubleshooting a major version of Linux.
Two (2) years of experience PCI DSS testing
Possess a certification in penetration testing, such as: Licensed Penetration Tester (LPT), Certified Expert Penetration Tester (CEPT), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Global Information Assurance Certification Penetration Tester (GPEN)
Excellent written documentation and oral presentation skills
Knowledge of open security testing standards and projects, including OWASP
Knowledge of database, applications, and Web server design and implementation
Experience scripting in Perl, Python, Ruby, Bash, or Java
Experience with wireless LAN security testing
Possess oral and written communication skills.
Required to possess a DOD SECRET Clearance and be eligible for an IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 5 (T5) upon assignment.

Responsibilities

Independently performs penetration testing of applications, systems and enclaves
Identifies security flaws in computing platforms and applications and devise strategies and techniques to mitigate identified cybersecurity risks.
Performs application and network penetration testing and wireless security assessments.
Applies offensive cybersecurity testing techniques, coordinate testing projects with internal and external system owners.
Reports the nature of identified cybersecurity risks and recommends risk mitigation measures to improve the cybersecurity posture of the enterprise.
Must have the ability to communicate accurate information