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Orison

Penetration Tester

Reston, VA · On-site

Network penetration testing and experience working with network infrastructure * An understanding of network protocols and their use for command-and-control channels * Experience carrying out social ...

Jobtailor

Senior Penetration Tester

Herndon, VA · On-site

$120 - $150/hr

Penetration Testing * Web Application Security * Network Security * Scripting Languages * Top Secret Clearance ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills * Penetration Testing Methodologies * Social ...

Peraton

Penetration Tester

Arlington, VA · On-site

$86K - $138K/yr

Hack the Box Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (CPTS) * TCM Security Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT) * GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN) * Zero Point ...

SkyePoint Decisions

Penetration Tester

Arlington, VA · On-site

$95K - $112K/yr

Hack the Box Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (CPTS) * TCM Security Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT) * GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN) * Zero Point ...

Peraton

Penetration Tester

Arlington, VA · On-site

$86K - $138K/yr

Hack the Box Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (CPTS) * TCM Security Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT) * GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN) * Zero Point ...

Fortreum

Penetration Tester

Leesburg, VA · On-site

$125 - $155/hr

Key Responsibilities This role will be responsible for conducting network, application (API, mobile, and web), and Social Engineering penetration testing. Specifically, you would: * Work closely with ...

Peraton

Penetration Tester

Arlington, VA · On-site

$86K - $138K/yr

Hack the Box Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (CPTS) * TCM Security Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT) * GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN) * Zero Point ...

kgs

Penetration Testing Lead

Washington, DC · On-site

The Penetration Testing Lead will analyze vulnerabilities, identify gaps in IT security policies ... Certified Network Defense Architect (CNDA) * GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) * GIAC ...

Fortreum

Cleared Penetration Tester

Herndon, VA · On-site

$130K - $160K/yr

Key Responsibilities This role will be responsible for conducting network, application (API, mobile, and web), and Social Engineering penetration testing. Specifically, you would: * Work closely with ...

Peraton

Penetration Tester / Active Secret

Arlington, VA · On-site

$86K - $138K/yr

Hack the Box Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (CPTS) * TCM Security Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT) * GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN) * Zero Point ...

Peraton

Penetration Tester / Active Secret

Arlington, VA · On-site

$86K - $138K/yr

Hack the Box Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (CPTS) * TCM Security Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT) * GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN) * Zero Point ...

Fortreum

Cleared Penetration Tester

Herndon, VA · On-site

$130 - $160/hr

Bachelor's Degree or 4 years of equivalent job experience * 2+ years of professional services experience * 3+ years of web application and network penetration testing experience * Proficient in at ...

Peraton

Penetration Tester / Active Secret

Arlington, VA

$86K - $138K/yr

Hack the Box Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (CPTS) * TCM Security Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT) * GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN) * Zero Point ...

Fortreum

Cleared Senior Penetration Tester

Herndon, VA · On-site

$165K - $185K/yr

... network penetration testing experience * Proficient in at least one or more scripting languages (i.e., bash, python, PowerShell, ruby, etc.) * Strong technical acumen with regards to penetration ...

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Penetration Tester

Reston, VA • On-site

Orison
Clean Energy Semiconductors Manufacturing • 11 - 50 employees
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Full-time

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Job description

Overview:
Job Title: Penetration Tester
Location: Reston, VA
Work Mode - Hybrid role, 2 days' Work from Office (Wednesday and Thursday)
Must have Skill Set - Red team pentester
Job Description:
  • Network penetration testing and experience working with network infrastructure
  • An understanding of network protocols and their use for command-and-control channels
  • Experience carrying out social-engineering assessments
  • Development/modification of exploits, shellcode and associated tooling.
  • Experience with security assessment tools, such as Nessus, Metasploit, Burp Suite Pro, Cobalt Strike, or Empire
  • Understanding of common cryptography techniques
  • Experience reviewing source code for security flaws
  • Experience conducting wireless security assessments
  • Experience conducting web application security assessments
  • Experience working with a range of operating systems, including the use of Bash and Powershell, scripts
  • Understanding on applications and its architecture built on languages like C#, .NET, Go, Java, or similar

Additional - Good to have certifications
  • Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
  • Certified Red Team Professional (CRTP)
  • GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
  • CREST Penetration Testing / CBEST Qualifications

Skills:
.NET , C# , JAVA

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