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Peraton

Jr Cyber Penetration Tester

Arlington, VA · On-site

$66K - $106K/yr

Support the Penetration Testing (Red Cell) Team. * Assess the current state of the customer's system security by identifying all vulnerabilities and security measures. * Help customer perform ...

Peraton

Jr Cyber Penetration Tester

Arlington, VA · On-site +1

$66K - $106K/yr

Support the Penetration Testing (Red Cell) Team. * Assess the current state of the customer's system security by identifying all vulnerabilities and security measures. * Help customer perform ...

State Street Corporation

Red Team Engineer

Quincy, MA · On-site

$125K - $215K/yr

Bachelor's degree or equivalent hands-on security experience. * 2-4 years in penetration testing or ... red-team activities. * Broad experience with networks, operating systems, cloud, and security ...

State Street Corporation

Red Team Engineer

Quincy, MA · On-site

$125K - $215K/yr

Bachelor's degree or equivalent hands-on security experience. * 2-4 years in penetration testing or ... red-team activities. * Broad experience with networks, operating systems, cloud, and security ...

Peraton

Jr Cyber Penetration Tester

Arlington, VA

$66K - $106K/yr

Support the Penetration Testing (Red Cell) Team. * Assess the current state of the customer's system security by identifying all vulnerabilities and security measures. * Help customer perform ...

Yantran LLC

Associate Security Consultant

Plano, TX · On-site

... Penetration Testing / Red Team exposure Expertise in manual testing (not just automated tools) Experience in: Business logic vulnerabilities API security Complex/chained attack scenarios Good ...

Schellman

Senior Penetration Tester

Schellman created our Penetration Tester role with the goal of giving talented technical IT ... Certified Red Team Operator (CRTO) (Preferred) * Burp Suite Certified Practitioner (Preferred)

Schellman

Senior Penetration Tester

Schellman created our Penetration Tester role with the goal of giving talented technical IT ... Certified Red Team Operator (CRTO) (Preferred) * Burp Suite Certified Practitioner (Preferred)

Schellman

Senior Penetration Tester

Schellman created our Penetration Tester role with the goal of giving talented technical IT ... Certified Red Team Operator (CRTO) (Preferred) * Burp Suite Certified Practitioner (Preferred)

Schellman

Senior Penetration Tester

Schellman created our Penetration Tester role with the goal of giving talented technical IT ... Certified Red Team Operator (CRTO) (Preferred) * Burp Suite Certified Practitioner (Preferred)

Peraton

Jr Cyber Penetration Tester / Secret

Arlington, VA · On-site +1

$66K - $106K/yr

Support the Penetration Testing (Red Cell) Team. * Assess the current state of the customer's system security by identifying all vulnerabilities and security measures. * Help customer perform ...

OSec

Penetration Tester (Remote)

New York, NY · Remote

The Penetration Tester is responsible for working as part of the Assessment Team to conduct and participate in offensive and defensive security projects for OccamSec and its clients. This individual ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level penetration tester red team in the United States is $119,895.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $96,000.00 and $141,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Penetration Tester Red Team vs Entry Level Security Analyst?

AspectEntry Level Penetration Tester Red TeamEntry Level Security Analyst
CertificationsCompTIA Security+, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)CompTIA Security+, SSCP
Work EnvironmentSimulated attacks, offensive security testingMonitoring, incident response, security monitoring
Employer & Industry UsageCybersecurity firms, IT departments, government agenciesIT departments, corporate security teams, government agencies
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding offensive security roles, entry-level penetration testingUnderstanding defensive security roles, security monitoring

While both roles focus on cybersecurity, Entry Level Penetration Tester Red Team professionals actively simulate attacks to identify vulnerabilities, whereas Entry Level Security Analysts monitor and defend against threats. The former involves offensive security skills, and the latter emphasizes defensive strategies. Both roles often require similar certifications and work in related environments, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.

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Jr Cyber Penetration Tester

Peraton

Arlington, VA • On-site

$66K - $106K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

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Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

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Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is currently seeking a Jr Cyber Penetration Tester to become part of our Federal Strategic Cyber Group.  

Location: Rosslyn, VA. Situational Telework. Must be local to the job site. 

This Federal Strategic Cyber program encompasses technical, engineering, data analytics, cyber security, management, operational, logistical and administrative support to aid and advise the Cyber & Technology Security (CTS) Directorate. This includes protecting a global cyber infrastructure comprising networks, systems, information, and mobile devices all while identifying and responding to cyber risks and threats.

In this role, you will:

  • Support the Penetration Testing (Red Cell) Team.
  • Assess the current state of the customer's system security by identifying all vulnerabilities and security measures.
  • Help customer perform analysis and mitigation of security vulnerabilities.
  • Perform and report on penetration testing of systems, including cloud, to satisfy the NIST 800-53 CA-8 security control and using methodologies that may include, NIST SP 800-115, Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES), and Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF).
  • Stay abreast of current attack vectors and unique methods for exploitation of computer networks.
  • Provide support to incident response teams through capability enhancement and reporting.
  • Assist in maintaining Red Cell infrastructure.
  • Develop or modify tools that automate discovery or exploitation (e.g. bash, Python, JavaScript, PowerShell).

Join Our Mission:

At Peraton, you'll be part of a team that's making a real difference. We are committed to creating solutions that empower the U.S. Intelligence Community and our national defense partners to succeed in their mission to protect America. We offer a culture that fosters innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, with opportunities for career growth in one of the most dynamic fields in the industry.

If you're ready to be challenged, make an impact, and grow your career while supporting the nation's defense, apply today! 

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Qualifications

Required: LU

  • Bachelor's degree and 1 year of related experience or additional 4 years may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
  • Basic understanding of networking and security principles.
  • Experience with evaluating system security configurations.
  • Understand common Web Application vulnerabilities like SQLi, XSS, CSRF, and HTTP Flooding.
  • Experience with penetration testing tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, etc.
  • Fundamentals of network routing & switching and assessing network device configurations.
  • Familiarity in evaluating findings and performing root cause analysis.
  • Demonstrated ability to work alone and/or within a small group.
  • Must possess and maintain ONE of the listed certifications below:
    • CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA-Security, CEH, CFR, Cloud+, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, or SCYBER
  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • Active Secret security clearance.

Preferred:

  • Active Top Secret or TS/SCI.

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Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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At Peraton, we re at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We re the partner of choice to help solve some of the world s most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

2017

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