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Peraton

Penetration Tester

Arlington, VA · On-site

$86K - $138K/yr

Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an experienced Cyber Penetration Tester to become part of Peratons' Federal Strategic Cyber programs. Location: Northern VA; Hybrid - flex as long as person can ...

Peraton

Penetration Tester

Arlington, VA · On-site

$86K - $138K/yr

Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an experienced Cyber Penetration Tester to become part of Peratons' Federal Strategic Cyber programs. Location: Northern VA; Hybrid - flex as long as person can ...

Peraton

Penetration Tester

Arlington, VA

$86K - $138K/yr

Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an experienced Cyber Penetration Tester to become part of Peratons' Federal Strategic Cyber programs. Location: Northern VA; Hybrid - flex as long as person can ...

Markon

Software Tester

Chantilly, VA

$150K - $190K/yr

Perform API testing and validate backend integrations * Contribute to test planning, test case ... program and project management services. Markon values people and the tremendous impact each ...

Peraton

Penetration Tester

Arlington, VA · On-site

$86K - $138K/yr

Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an experienced Cyber Penetration Tester to become part of Peratons' Federal Strategic Cyber programs. Location: Northern VA; Hybrid - flex as long as person can ...

SkyePoint Decisions

Penetration Tester

Arlington, VA

$95K - $112K/yr

SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Penetration Tester to support the Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission (DSCM) program providing leading cyber and technology security experience to enable innovative ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Penetration Tester

Herndon, VA · On-site

$86.80K - $198K/yr

Conduct testing and analysis to identify vulnerabilities and potential threat vectors in systems ... Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior ...

Aerstone

Penetration Tester

Springfield, VA · Remote

As a Penetration Tester, you will join our growing testing team and have the opportunity to support ... Flexible Leave Program: Aerstone has a flexible leave policy, which means that everyone is on their ...

Aerstone

Penetration Tester

Springfield, VA · On-site

As a Penetration Tester, you will join our growing testing team and have the opportunity to support ... Flexible Leave Program: Aerstone has a flexible leave policy, which means that everyone is on their ...

Markon

Software Tester

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$150K - $190K/yr

Perform API testing and validate backend integrations * Contribute to test planning, test case ... program and project management services. Markon values people and the tremendous impact each ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

Penetration Tester

Herndon, VA

$86.80K - $198K/yr

Conduct testing and analysis to identify vulnerabilities and potential threat vectors in systems ... Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior ...

Markon

Software Tester

Chantilly, VA

$150K - $190K/yr

Perform API testing and validate backend integrations * Contribute to test planning, test case ... program and project management services. Markon values people and the tremendous impact each ...

Analygence

Penetration Tester

Norfolk, VA · On-site

Ability to detect malicious activity of a program using dynamic analysis techniques and document the results. * Independently operate to conduct penetration testing/red teaming to accomplish assigned ...

Aerstone

Penetration Tester

Springfield, VA · On-site

As a Penetration Tester, you will join our growing testing team and have the opportunity to support ... Flexible Leave Program: Aerstone has a flexible leave policy, which means that everyone is on their ...

Peraton

Penetration Tester

Arlington, VA

$86K - $138K/yr

Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an experienced Cyber Penetration Tester to become part of Peratons' Federal Strategic Cyber programs. Location: Northern VA; Hybrid - flex as long as person can ...

Leidos

Penetration Tester

Ashburn, VA

$87.10K - $157.45K/yr

... program responsible to prevent, identify, contain and eradicate cyber threats to CBP networks ... Conduct penetration testing activities aligned withCBPand industry best practices.

CACI International, Inc.

Penetration Tester

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$113.20K - $237.80K/yr

Penetration Tester Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to ... Be part of a department with an expanding range of programs focusing on Cyber Operations, where you ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for program tester in Virginia is $38.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.20 and $50.29 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Program Tester is responsible for evaluating software applications to identify bugs, defects, and performance issues before release. They design and execute test cases, document results, and collaborate with developers to resolve problems. Their role ensures software meets quality standards and functions as intended. Program Testers may use manual testing, automated tools, or both to verify functionality, security, and usability.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Program Tester position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Program Tester, you need a solid understanding of software development processes, quality assurance methodologies, and programming or scripting languages, often backed by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with automated testing tools (such as Selenium, JUnit, or TestNG), bug tracking systems, and industry certifications like ISTQB can be highly beneficial. Attention to detail, strong analytical thinking, and effective communication skills are essential soft skills for this role. These abilities ensure accurate identification of software issues, effective collaboration with development teams, and delivery of high-quality products.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Program Tester?

As a Program Tester, your typical day involves reviewing software requirements, designing and executing test cases, and documenting results to ensure that programs function as intended. You’ll report and track bugs using issue management systems, communicate with developers to clarify issues, and may also participate in automated test script creation and maintenance. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is common, as you'll need to coordinate with developers, product managers, and sometimes end-users. Over time, your responsibilities may expand to include mentoring junior testers or taking on more complex testing projects as you gain experience.
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Penetration Tester

Penetration Tester

Peraton

Arlington, VA • On-site

$86K - $138K/yr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Peraton rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 52 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

38th of 203 rated it services

Job description

Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking an experienced Cyber Penetration Tester to become part of Peratons' Federal Strategic Cyber programs.
Location: Northern VA; Hybrid - flex as long as person can come on-site as/when needed.
In this role, you will:
  • Support the Red Cell Team by performing and leading penetration tests to assess the security of customer systems.
  • Identify vulnerabilities and develop recommended remediations to satisfy mandated NIST 800-53 security controls.
  • Report and demonstrate findings to system owners and engineers.
  • Maintain Red Cell infrastructure.
  • Develop or modify tools to automate discovery or exploitation.

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science and 5 years of relevant experience in Cyber/IT, or a Master's of Science and 3 years of relevant experience in Cyber/IT. In lieu of a degree, 4 years of additional IT security or penetration testing experience may be considered.
  • Minimum of 2 years with penetration testing experience.
  • Possess one of the following certifications, OR be able to obtain before start date:
    • CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA-Security, CEH, CFR, Cloud+, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, SCYBER, Security+ CE, SSCP
  • Demonstrated experience with Kali Linux.
  • Demonstrated penetration testing tools experience with Nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit, etc.
  • Demonstrated ability in evaluating vulnerabilities, performing root cause analysis, and reporting findings utilizing assessment methodologies such as NIST SP 800-115, Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES), Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), OWASP Web Security Testing Guide (WTG), etc.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead a penetration test and guide Senior/Junior Penetration Testers.
  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • An active Secret security clearance.
    • Must have the ability to obtain a final Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred:
  • Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance.
  • One of the following certifications or an alternate, verifiable certification demonstrating IT security competence:
    • CompTIA CASP+
    • ISC2 Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP)
    • ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
    • ISC2 Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP)
  • One of the following certifications or an alternate, verifiable certification demonstrating practical penetration testing competence:
    • Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
    • Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
    • 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 Security Red Team Ops II
  • Advanced understanding of the following:
    • NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process.
    • Security principles such as CIA, IAAAA, access control models, risk management, etc.
    • Networking principles and technologies such as IP routing, TCP/UDP, VPNs, firewalls, NAT, etc.
    • Common network protocols such as SSH, FTP, SMTP, SMB, HTTP, etc.
    • Operating system principles such as process management, device management, user management, file systems, etc.
    • Data processing principles such as encoding, hashing, encryption, etc.
    • Scripting and programming languages such as Bash, Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, etc.
    • Common application vulnerabilities and exploits such as outdated components,
    • permissions misconfigurations, lack of input validation, logging/monitoring failures, etc.
    • Common web application vulnerabilities and exploits such as XSS, SQLi, LFI, file uploads, broken authentication mechanisms, etc.
    • Active Directory (AD) enumeration and attacks such as kerberoasting, AS-REP roasting, abusing misconfigured privileges, crafting golden tickets, etc.
    • Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and navigating IT environments implementing multifactor authentication.
    • Cloud technologies and platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), etc.

Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
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EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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At Peraton, we re at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We re the partner of choice to help solve some of the world s most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.

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Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

2017

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