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Huntsville, AL

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Penetration Tester

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$87K - $157K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related Technical Degree * 4-8 years of experience in penetration testing/red teams or related ...

Leidos

Penetration Tester

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$87K - $157K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related Technical Degree * 4-8 years of experience in penetration testing/red teams or related ...

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Penetration Tester

Huntsville, AL

Leidos
IT Services • 10K+ employees
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$87K - $157K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Perform live penetration tests for customers and conduct deep-dive preparatory analysis of systems under test.

  • Recommend mitigation strategies for discovered vulnerabilities and test at multiple stages of the system development lifecycle.

  • Develop red team tools for use in stand-alone and network-connected systems, and ensure system survivability and resiliency.

Leidos rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 153 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

81st of 500 rated business services

Job description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Penetration Tester in our INTEL Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

Primary Responsibilities:

This is a full-time position with theLeidosoffice in Huntsville, AL. The position consists of performing live penetration tests for customers and performing deep-dive preparatory analysis for any system under test. The position also includes recommending specific mitigation strategies to the customer for discovered vulnerabilities, and testing at multiple stages of the system development/acquisition lifecycle. This also includes red team tool development for use in stand-alone and network-connected systems. The positionis responsible forensuring survivability and resiliency of customer systems under test, andtimelydelivery of development updates and after-action reports after eachassessment.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related Technical Degree

  • 4-8years of experience in penetration testing/red teams or related security field, or amaster'sdegree in a related field with +2year of experience.Experiencemay be consideredin lieu of adegree.

  • Proficient with Linux (preferably Kali, Parrot, or similar distros) and Windows Operating systems

  • Experience with using scripting languages such as bash, python,etc

  • Hands-on experience performing penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, and security analysis on enterprise systems

  • Proven experience with web application penetration testing, including OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities

  • Experience conducting cloud security assessments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native penetration testing

  • Familiarity with API security testing (REST, SOAP,GraphQL) and authentication/authorization mechanisms

  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP network architecture, protocols, and network security concepts

  • Candidate must be located in Huntsville, AL area or be willing torelocateto the Huntsville, AL area as this is an ON-SITE Position.

  • Candidate must be a US CITIZEN and be able to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Tools & Technical Skills:

Extensive experience with reconnaissance and scanning tools (Nmap,Nikto, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, etc.)

Extensive experience with exploitation frameworks and tools (Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Empire, etc.)

Demonstratedability to develop custom exploits and automation scripts using Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar languages

Experience with cloud security tools and methodologies (ScoutSuite, Prowler, Pacu, etc.)

Professional Experience:

Prior Department of War (DoW) experience or work with government/defense sector clients

Certifications & Continuous Learning:

Completion of or active pursuit of industry certifications such as OSCP, GPEN, GWAPT, GCIH, GSEC, CPTS, CEH, or equivalent technical certifications

RF security experience or amateur (HAM) radio certification is a plus

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:September 1, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable practices. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

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