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Govcio LLC

Senior Penetration Tester

Washington, DC · On-site

$124K - $180K/yr

Lead, plan, and oversee penetration testing operations for systems, networks, cloud resources, and web‑based applications in a TS/SCI environment * Execute comprehensive vulnerability assessments ...

Goldbelt, Inc.

Senior Penetration Tester

$90K - $150K/yr

Minimum six (6) years proven proficiency in performing extensive vulnerability assessment and penetration testing * Minimum three (3) years of experience with testing tools, including NESSUS ...

Goldbelt, Inc.

Senior Penetration Tester

$90K - $150K/yr

Minimum six (6) years proven proficiency in performing extensive vulnerability assessment and penetration testing * Minimum three (3) years of experience with testing tools, including NESSUS ...

Amyx, Inc.

Sr. Penetration Tester

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 ...

Koniag, Inc.

Penetration Testing Lead

Leesburg, VA · On-site

Perform penetration testing and vulnerability assessments of systems, networks, and applications. * Provide detailed analysis of discovered vulnerabilities, gaps, and risks, including assessment of ...

kgs

Penetration Testing Lead

Washington, DC · On-site

Perform penetration testing and vulnerability assessments of systems, networks, and applications. * Provide detailed analysis of discovered vulnerabilities, gaps, and risks, including assessment of ...

kgs

Penetration Testing Lead

Washington, DC · On-site

Perform penetration testing and vulnerability assessments of systems, networks, and applications. * Provide detailed analysis of discovered vulnerabilities, gaps, and risks, including assessment of ...

Quzara LLC

Senior Penetration Tester

Washington, DC · On-site

$145K - $180K/yr

Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments on Azure cloud infrastructure and ... Other duties as assigned Normal Work Schedule This is a full-time position. Standard business hours ...

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time vulnerability assessment penetration testing 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 Full Time Vulnerability Assessment Penetration Testing vs Security Analyst?

AspectFull Time Vulnerability Assessment Penetration TestingSecurity Analyst
CertificationsOSCP, CEH, CISSP (preferred)CISSP, Security+
Work EnvironmentHands-on testing, technical tasksMonitoring, policy development, incident response
Industry UsageCybersecurity firms, IT departmentsOrganizations across industries, government
Primary FocusIdentifying vulnerabilities through testingAnalyzing security posture and threats

While both roles focus on cybersecurity, Full Time Vulnerability Assessment Penetration Testing involves actively testing systems for vulnerabilities, whereas a Security Analyst monitors and analyzes security threats to protect organizational assets.

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Senior Penetration Tester

Govcio LLC

Washington, DC • On-site

$124K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

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Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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Job description

Overview:

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Senior Pentration Tester with an active TS/SCI clearance to support DHS onsite in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities:

The Senior Penetration Tester serves as Key Personnel responsible for leading advanced penetration testing and vulnerability assessment activities within a TS/SCI environment. This role ensures mission‑critical security assurance across enterprise systems, applications, and cloud infrastructures by applying deep technical expertise, zero‑trust principles, and attacker‑focused methodologies. The Senior Penetration Tester guides technical direction, ensures rigorous execution, and provides authoritative recommendations to strengthen security posture across sensitive environments.

  • Lead, plan, and oversee penetration testing operations for systems, networks, cloud resources, and web‑based applications in a TS/SCI environment

  • Execute comprehensive vulnerability assessments and software assurance evaluations; authoritatively document findings and drive remediation strategies

  • Conduct deep technical analysis of vulnerabilities including buffer overflows, SQL injection, CSRF, XSS, race conditions (TOCTOU), XXE, encryption weaknesses, authentication bypass, and similar issues

  • Assess and advise on security considerations during software acceptance activities, including criteria definition, risk acceptance evaluation, documentation review, and independent validation approaches

  • Apply advanced security defense functions (encryption, access control, identity management) to reduce exploitation risks, including those related to supply chain considerations

  • Provide threat intelligence insights and vulnerability research aligned with frameworks such as NIST 800‑53 and MITRE ATT&CK to inform cloud security architecture decisions

  • Develop new or enhanced penetration testing methodologies to identify emerging vulnerabilities and expand organizational capability

  • Serve as a senior technical advisor and mentor to penetration testing staff; ensure consistency, quality, and rigor in testing execution

  • Represent the penetration testing function in discussions with leadership, engineering teams, and mission stakeholders as required for Key Personnel roles

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's with 12+ years of penetration testing experience (or commensurate experience)

  • Minimum of 8 years of experience supporting enterprise security architectures and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

  • Proven, extensive experience as a Penetration Tester in complex or classified environments

  • Advanced knowledge of penetration testing methodologies, offensive security techniques, and industry tools

  • Experience with AWS, Azure, RHEL, Linux, and Tenable

  • Hands-on experience with tools including Kali Linux, Burp Suite Pro, and Metasploit

  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with an ability to think like an attacker

  • Excellent communication skills to deliver clear, actionable findings to both technical and executive stakeholders

  • Preferred certifications: CEH, OSCP, or equivalent offensive security certifications

  • Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI clearance
Posted Salary Range: USD $124,540.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr.

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