Penetration Tester
Tysons, VA · On-site
... Exploit Developer, etc. DEGREE (Level Desired) Bachelor's Degree DEGREE (Focus) Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, Network Security, Systems Engineering ...
Penetration Tester
Tysons, VA · On-site
... Exploit Developer, etc. DEGREE (Level Desired) Bachelor's Degree DEGREE (Focus) Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, Network Security, Systems Engineering ...
Android-Savvy CNO Developer
Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site
$140K - $170K/yr
The work involves Vulnerability Research, Exploit Development, CNO tool development and enhancement, and infrastructure support (DevOps). This is some of the most impactful work in the Intelligence ...
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Android-Savvy CNO Developer
Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site
$140K - $170K/yr
The work involves Vulnerability Research, Exploit Development, CNO tool development and enhancement, and infrastructure support (DevOps). This is some of the most impactful work in the Intelligence ...
Android-Savvy CNO Developer
Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site
$140K - $170K/yr
The work involves Vulnerability Research, Exploit Development, CNO tool development and enhancement, and infrastructure support (DevOps). This is some of the most impactful work in the Intelligence ...
Android-Savvy CNO Developer
Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site
$140K - $170K/yr
The work involves Vulnerability Research, Exploit Development, CNO tool development and enhancement, and infrastructure support (DevOps). This is some of the most impactful work in the Intelligence ...
Penetration Tester
Reston, VA · On-site
... Exploit Developer, etc. DEGREE (Level Desired) Bachelor's Degree DEGREE (Focus) Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, Network Security, Systems Engineering ...
Penetration Tester
Reston, VA · On-site
... Exploit Developer, etc. DEGREE (Level Desired) Bachelor's Degree DEGREE (Focus) Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, Network Security, Systems Engineering ...
Penetration Tester
Honolulu, HI · On-site
... Exploit Developer, etc. DEGREE (Level Desired) Bachelor's Degree DEGREE (Focus) Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, Network Security, Systems Engineering ...
Penetration Tester
Honolulu, HI · On-site
... Exploit Developer, etc. DEGREE (Level Desired) Bachelor's Degree DEGREE (Focus) Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, Network Security, Systems Engineering ...
Penetration Tester
Aurora, CO · On-site
... Exploit Developer, etc. DEGREE (Level Desired) Bachelor's Degree DEGREE (Focus) Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, Network Security, Systems Engineering ...
Penetration Tester
Aurora, CO · On-site
... Exploit Developer, etc. DEGREE (Level Desired) Bachelor's Degree DEGREE (Focus) Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, Network Security, Systems Engineering ...
... Exploit Developer, etc. DEGREE (Level Desired) Bachelor's Degree DEGREE (Focus) Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Information Security, Digital Forensics, Information Technology ...
... Exploit Developer, etc. DEGREE (Level Desired) Bachelor's Degree DEGREE (Focus) Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Information Security, Digital Forensics, Information Technology ...
... Exploit Developer, etc. DEGREE (Level Desired) Bachelor's Degree DEGREE (Focus) Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Information Security, Digital Forensics, Information Technology ...
... Exploit Developer, etc. DEGREE (Level Desired) Bachelor's Degree DEGREE (Focus) Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Information Security, Digital Forensics, Information Technology ...
... Exploit Developer, etc. DEGREE (Level Desired) Bachelor's Degree DEGREE (Focus) Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Information Security, Digital Forensics, Information Technology ...
... Exploit Developer, etc. DEGREE (Level Desired) Bachelor's Degree DEGREE (Focus) Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Information Security, Digital Forensics, Information Technology ...
... Exploit Developer, etc. DEGREE (Level Desired) Bachelor's Degree DEGREE (Focus) Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Information Security, Digital Forensics, Information Technology ...
... Exploit Developer, etc. DEGREE (Level Desired) Bachelor's Degree DEGREE (Focus) Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Information Security, Digital Forensics, Information Technology ...
... Exploit Developer, etc. DEGREE (Level Desired) Bachelor's Degree DEGREE (Focus) Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Information Security, Digital Forensics, Information Technology ...
... Exploit Developer, etc. DEGREE (Level Desired) Bachelor's Degree DEGREE (Focus) Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Information Security, Digital Forensics, Information Technology ...
... Exploit Developer, etc. DEGREE (Level Desired) Bachelor's Degree DEGREE (Focus) Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Information Security, Digital Forensics, Information Technology ...
... Exploit Developer, etc. DEGREE (Level Desired) Bachelor's Degree DEGREE (Focus) Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Information Security, Digital Forensics, Information Technology ...
Baseband-Savvy CNO Developer
Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site
$140K - $170K/yr
The work involves Vulnerability Research, Exploit Development, CNO tool development and enhancement, and infrastructure support (DevOps). This is some of the most impactful work in the Intelligence ...
Baseband-Savvy CNO Developer
Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site
$140K - $170K/yr
The work involves Vulnerability Research, Exploit Development, CNO tool development and enhancement, and infrastructure support (DevOps). This is some of the most impactful work in the Intelligence ...
... Exploit Developer, etc. DEGREE (Level Desired) Bachelor's Degree DEGREE (Focus) Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Information Security, Digital Forensics, Information Technology ...
... Exploit Developer, etc. DEGREE (Level Desired) Bachelor's Degree DEGREE (Focus) Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Information Security, Digital Forensics, Information Technology ...
Baseband-Savvy CNO Developer
Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site
$140K - $170K/yr
The work involves Vulnerability Research, Exploit Development, CNO tool development and enhancement, and infrastructure support (DevOps). This is some of the most impactful work in the Intelligence ...
Quick apply
Baseband-Savvy CNO Developer
Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site
$140K - $170K/yr
The work involves Vulnerability Research, Exploit Development, CNO tool development and enhancement, and infrastructure support (DevOps). This is some of the most impactful work in the Intelligence ...
CNO Software Engineer / Developer
$124K - $170K/yr
Vulnerability Analysts Exploit Developers Hardware/Software Reverse Engineers Offensive Cyber Tool Developers Embedded Developers Cyber Researchers Technology domains include: Traditional computing ...
CNO Software Engineer / Developer
$124K - $170K/yr
Vulnerability Analysts Exploit Developers Hardware/Software Reverse Engineers Offensive Cyber Tool Developers Embedded Developers Cyber Researchers Technology domains include: Traditional computing ...
Android CNO Developer
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$57.50 - $75.75/hr
Conduct exploit development, vulnerability research, and PoC creation * Debug at kernel and user-space layers (gdb, LLDB, JNI, V8, Mojo) * Reverse engineer native binaries and Android system ...
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Android CNO Developer
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$57.50 - $75.75/hr
Conduct exploit development, vulnerability research, and PoC creation * Debug at kernel and user-space layers (gdb, LLDB, JNI, V8, Mojo) * Reverse engineer native binaries and Android system ...
CNO Software Engineer / Developer
$124K - $170K/yr
Vulnerability Analysts Exploit Developers Hardware/Software Reverse Engineers Offensive Cyber Tool Developers Embedded Developers Cyber Researchers Technology domains include: Traditional computing ...
CNO Software Engineer / Developer
$124K - $170K/yr
Vulnerability Analysts Exploit Developers Hardware/Software Reverse Engineers Offensive Cyber Tool Developers Embedded Developers Cyber Researchers Technology domains include: Traditional computing ...
Android CNO Developer
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$57 - $75/hr
Conduct exploit development, vulnerability research, and PoC creation * Debug at kernel and user-space layers (gdb, LLDB, JNI, V8, Mojo) * Reverse engineer native binaries and Android system ...
Android CNO Developer
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$57 - $75/hr
Conduct exploit development, vulnerability research, and PoC creation * Debug at kernel and user-space layers (gdb, LLDB, JNI, V8, Mojo) * Reverse engineer native binaries and Android system ...
Android CNO Developer
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$57.50 - $75.75/hr
Conduct exploit development, vulnerability research, and PoC creation * Debug at kernel and user-space layers (gdb, LLDB, JNI, V8, Mojo) * Reverse engineer native binaries and Android system ...
Android CNO Developer
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$57.50 - $75.75/hr
Conduct exploit development, vulnerability research, and PoC creation * Debug at kernel and user-space layers (gdb, LLDB, JNI, V8, Mojo) * Reverse engineer native binaries and Android system ...
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Job description
Penetration Tester
LOCATION
Tysons, VA 22182
CLEARANCE
TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position requires full U.S. Citizenship)
KEY SUMMARY
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Penetration Tester to join our cybersecurity team. In this role, you will identify vulnerabilities and test the security of networks, applications, and systems by simulating real-world attacks. You will collaborate with teams to develop actionable recommendations, enhance security measures, and ensure the organization's defenses remain robust against evolving threats. The ideal candidate is passionate about ethical hacking, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to contribute to protecting critical assets through innovative security testing techniques.
*** Please note that our job openings are dynamic and can open or close quickly (much faster than we can publish). If you do not see an opening you are looking for, know that we see almost all types of positons. We strive to keep our listings up to date, but please consider submitting your current resume. Our team will work with you to identify the most recent opportunities that align with your skillset and career goals. We look forward to you joining our family. ***
SIMILAR CAREER TITLES
Ethical Hacker, Vulnerability Analyst, Security Consultant, Red Team Specialist, Cybersecurity Analyst, Application Security Tester, Security Engineer, Offensive Security Engineer, Security Assessment Specialist, Cyber Threat Analyst, Exploit Developer, etc.
DEGREE (Level Desired)
Bachelor's Degree
DEGREE (Focus)
Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, Network Security, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Digital Forensics, Ethical Hacking, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, etc.
ALTERNATE EXPERIENCE
General comment on degrees: Most contracts allow additional experience (4-5 years) in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree. Some contracts give 4-5 years experience credit for a Bachelor's Degree. Some contracts give 2 years experience credit for a Master's Degree. We will work with you to find the right fit.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED SKILLS
DESIRED SKILLS
PLUG IN to CYMERTEK - And design your future...
YOUR FOREVER CAREER STARTS HERE
Are you looking for more than just a job? Join a company where employees are treated like family, and your career is built to last. We are a growing small business and a trusted federal contractor offering full scope consulting services in information technology, cybersecurity, and analyst workforce development.
At our company, you come first. We're committed to creating an environment where you'll thrive professionally and personally. We provide meaningful, challenging work using cutting-edge technologies while investing in your growth and success. With direct access to company leadership, a laid-back and inclusive atmosphere, and exceptional work-life balance, you'll feel valued every day.
We also believe in taking care of our family - both yours and ours. Our benefits are phenomenal, family-friendly, and designed with your well-being in mind. From employee and family events to career-long support, we create a community you'll never want to leave.
Ready to make your next move the best one? Join us and experience the difference.
BENEFITS
HOW TO APPLY
Email us atjobs@cymertek.comor apply today:www.cymertek.com
Want to see what our employees think? Clickhere .
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT
Cymertek is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We embrace and celebrate differences in our employees, recognizing that a diverse workforce enhances our creativity, innovation, and overall success. At Cymertek, employment decisions are made based on merit, qualifications, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We believe in creating an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and where opportunities for professional growth and advancement are accessible to everyone, regardless of background or identity.
LOCATION
Tysons, VA 22182
CLEARANCE
TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position requires full U.S. Citizenship)
KEY SUMMARY
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Penetration Tester to join our cybersecurity team. In this role, you will identify vulnerabilities and test the security of networks, applications, and systems by simulating real-world attacks. You will collaborate with teams to develop actionable recommendations, enhance security measures, and ensure the organization's defenses remain robust against evolving threats. The ideal candidate is passionate about ethical hacking, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to contribute to protecting critical assets through innovative security testing techniques.
*** Please note that our job openings are dynamic and can open or close quickly (much faster than we can publish). If you do not see an opening you are looking for, know that we see almost all types of positons. We strive to keep our listings up to date, but please consider submitting your current resume. Our team will work with you to identify the most recent opportunities that align with your skillset and career goals. We look forward to you joining our family. ***
SIMILAR CAREER TITLES
Ethical Hacker, Vulnerability Analyst, Security Consultant, Red Team Specialist, Cybersecurity Analyst, Application Security Tester, Security Engineer, Offensive Security Engineer, Security Assessment Specialist, Cyber Threat Analyst, Exploit Developer, etc.
DEGREE (Level Desired)
Bachelor's Degree
DEGREE (Focus)
Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, Network Security, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Digital Forensics, Ethical Hacking, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, etc.
ALTERNATE EXPERIENCE
General comment on degrees: Most contracts allow additional experience (4-5 years) in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree. Some contracts give 4-5 years experience credit for a Bachelor's Degree. Some contracts give 2 years experience credit for a Master's Degree. We will work with you to find the right fit.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests
- Develop detailed reports outlining security findings and recommendations
- Simulate real-world attack scenarios to test defenses
- Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in networks, applications, and systems
- Collaborate with teams to implement remediation strategies
- Ensure compliance with industry security standards and frameworks
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Proficiency in penetration testing tools like Metasploit, Burp Suite, or Nessus
- Strong understanding of networking protocols and configurations
- Expertise in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
- Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies
- Familiarity with operating systems like Windows, Linux, and macOS
- Ability to document and communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
DESIRED SKILLS
- Familiarity with social engineering techniques
- Knowledge of mobile application penetration testing
- Experience with cloud security assessments (e.g., AWS, Azure)
- Expertise in reverse engineering and malware analysis
- Understanding of advanced persistent threats (APTs)
- Experience with red team/blue team exercises
PLUG IN to CYMERTEK - And design your future...
YOUR FOREVER CAREER STARTS HERE
Are you looking for more than just a job? Join a company where employees are treated like family, and your career is built to last. We are a growing small business and a trusted federal contractor offering full scope consulting services in information technology, cybersecurity, and analyst workforce development.
At our company, you come first. We're committed to creating an environment where you'll thrive professionally and personally. We provide meaningful, challenging work using cutting-edge technologies while investing in your growth and success. With direct access to company leadership, a laid-back and inclusive atmosphere, and exceptional work-life balance, you'll feel valued every day.
We also believe in taking care of our family - both yours and ours. Our benefits are phenomenal, family-friendly, and designed with your well-being in mind. From employee and family events to career-long support, we create a community you'll never want to leave.
Ready to make your next move the best one? Join us and experience the difference.
BENEFITS
- Excellent Salaries
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Cafeteria Style Benefits
- 10% - 401k Matching (Vested Immediately)
- Additional 401k Profit Sharing
- 30 days Paid Leave/Holiday (No Use or Lose!)
- The day off for your birthday
- Medical/Dental/Vision - 100% employee coverage. ($1200 allowance - or a bonus)
- HSA/FSA
- AFLAC
- Long Term/Short Term Disability - 100% employee coverage. No cost to you.
- Life Insurance - 100% employee coverage. No cost to you.
- Additional Discretionary Life Insurance
- Paid Training
- No long, wordy reviews with tons of paperwork!!!
- Referral bonus program with recurring annual payments
HOW TO APPLY
Email us atjobs@cymertek.comor apply today:www.cymertek.com
Want to see what our employees think? Clickhere .
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT
Cymertek is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We embrace and celebrate differences in our employees, recognizing that a diverse workforce enhances our creativity, innovation, and overall success. At Cymertek, employment decisions are made based on merit, qualifications, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We believe in creating an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and where opportunities for professional growth and advancement are accessible to everyone, regardless of background or identity.
About Cymertek
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Industry
It services
Company size
11 - 50 Employees
Headquarters location
Owings Mills, MD, US
Year founded
2010