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Pnpt Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Senior Cyber Threat Operations Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Relevant industry certifications such as PMRP, PNPT, OSCP, or SANS certifications are a plus. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail. * Ability to work ...

Penetration Tester

Arlington, VA · On-site

$95K - $112K/yr

TCM Security Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT) * GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN) * Zero Point Security Red Team Ops II * Advanced understanding of the ...

TCM Security Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT) * GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN) * Zero Point Security Red Team Ops II * Advanced understanding of the ...

TCM Security Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT) * GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN) * Zero Point Security Red Team Ops II * Advanced understanding of the ...

TCM Security Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT) * GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN) * Zero Point Security Red Team Ops II * Advanced understanding of the ...

Senior Cyber Threat Operations Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Relevant industry certifications such as PMRP, PNPT, OSCP, or SANS certifications are a plus. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail. * Ability to work ...

Penetration Tester

Arlington, VA · On-site

$86K - $138K/yr

TCM Security Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT) * GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN) * Zero Point Security Red Team Ops II * Advanced understanding of the ...

TCM Security Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT) * GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN) * Zero Point Security Red Team Ops II * Advanced understanding of the ...

Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), OSCE, GX-PT, GXPM, PNPT, or HTB CPTS required. * Proficient in multiple offensive tools, including: * Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Core Impact, Burp ...

Pnpt information

What are the common career advancement opportunities for someone starting as a pnpt?

As a PNPT, you have a solid entry point into the nursing field, and many professionals use this role as a stepping stone to more advanced positions. After gaining hands-on experience and completing the necessary education and licensing requirements, you can pursue roles such as Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN). Some organizations offer tuition assistance or mentorship programs to help you continue your education and move up the career ladder. Advancement often comes with increased responsibility, specialization options, and higher earning potential, making this a valuable pathway for long-term career growth in healthcare.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the pnpt position?

To thrive as a PNPT (Practical Nurse Practitioner Trainee), you need a foundational knowledge of nursing practices, patient care techniques, and a current enrollment in or completion of a nursing education program. Familiarity with healthcare technology such as electronic medical record (EMR) systems and basic medical equipment is essential, along with certification in CPR and first aid. Strong observational skills, attention to detail, compassion, and effective communication help set standout candidates apart. These competencies are crucial for ensuring accurate patient care, supporting healthcare teams, and maintaining a safe and supportive clinical environment.

What is a pnpt?

A PNPT (Practical Network Penetration Tester) job involves assessing an organization's cybersecurity by simulating real-world attacks to identify vulnerabilities. Professionals in this role conduct network penetration tests, exploit security weaknesses, and provide remediation recommendations. It requires skills in ethical hacking, network security, and report writing. Many PNPT professionals hold certifications like the PNPT from TCM Security, which validates hands-on penetration testing expertise.

Infographic showing various Pnpt job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, and 12% Part Time. Highlights an 80% In-person, and 20% Remote job distribution.

$90K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Join a Team That Secures Innovation
At Networking Technologies + Support (NTS), we're passionate about delivering secure, innovative technology solutions that help organizations thrive. As a leading Managed Services Provider (MSP), we design, implement, and support enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, and networking solutions for commercial, healthcare, government, and regulated industries.
We are seeking an experienced Security Engineer with expertise in Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and enterprise security architecture to join our growing engineering team.
Position Overview
The Security Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and supporting enterprise network and security infrastructures while ensuring compliance with CMMC and other cybersecurity frameworks. This role requires strong experience with secure network architecture, security controls, risk mitigation, and enterprise networking technologies.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical expert who enjoys solving complex security challenges while working collaboratively with clients and internal engineering teams.
Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and support secure enterprise network architectures.
  • Design and maintain environments that meet Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements.
  • Implement and maintain security controls aligned with industry best practices.
  • Configure, optimize, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, and security architecture documentation.
  • Implement and support firewalls, VPNs, network segmentation, NAC, and secure remote access solutions.
  • Configure and troubleshoot routing and switching technologies in enterprise environments.
  • Analyze security risks and recommend remediation strategies.
  • Participate in security assessments, audits, and compliance initiatives.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate secure network solutions into client environments.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
  • Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, and best practices.

Required Qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience supporting organizations with CMMC compliance (Required)
  • Minimum 5-10 years of enterprise networking and security engineering experience.
  • Strong experience designing and implementing secure enterprise network architectures.
  • Expert knowledge of Cisco routing and switching technologies.
  • Extensive experience configuring and troubleshooting enterprise networking equipment.

Strong understanding of:
  • BGP
  • OSPF
  • EIGRP
  • VLANs
  • STP
  • VTP
  • VRFs

Experience implementing and supporting:
  • Enterprise Firewalls
  • VPN technologies
  • Access Control Lists (ACLs)
  • 802.1X Network Access Control
  • Experience with Microsoft enterprise environments and secure infrastructure.
  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
  • Required Certifications

Candidates should possess one or more of the following:
  • Active experience supporting CMMC compliance (Required)
  • Cisco CCNP Enterprise or CCNP Data Center
  • Cisco CCIE or CCDE
  • Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable:
  • Alto Networks
  • Fortinet
  • Juniper Networks
  • Meraki
  • HPE Aruba
  • Sophos
  • Brocade

Additional cybersecurity certifications are a plus:
  • PNPT
  • CRTO
  • eCPPT
  • CPTS
  • CRTP

Experience with advanced security research and offensive security technologies:
  • DragonOS
  • RF Hacking
  • Software-Defined Radio (SDR)
  • HITB Training

Why Join NTS?
  • Competitive salary based on experience and certifications
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional development and advanced technical training
  • Exposure to enterprise infrastructure and cybersecurity projects
  • Collaborative engineering culture with experienced technical professionals
  • Career advancement opportunities within a growing Managed Services Provider

Pay: 90k - 100k
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
If you're passionate about cybersecurity, enterprise networking, and helping organizations build secure, resilient environments while supporting CMMC compliance, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the NTS team that powers secure, reliable technology solutions.