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Senior Penetration Tester

Washington, DC · On-site

$124K - $180K/yr

Execute comprehensive vulnerability assessments and software assurance evaluations; authoritatively ... Develop new or enhanced penetration testing methodologies to identify emerging vulnerabilities and ...

Penetration Tester

Leesburg, VA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

... software suites * Ability to work in a team environment with compliance specialists who conduct ... Familiarity of penetration testing in cloud environments encompassing a variety of technology ...

... Software Engineering, or related field • TS/SCI Full Poly clearance and full U.S. Citizenship ... penetration testing • Experience with cloud security assessments (e.g., AWS, Azure) • Expertise ...

... Software Engineering, or related field • Proficiency in penetration testing tools like Metasploit, Burp Suite, or Nessus • Strong understanding of networking protocols and configurations • ...

Penetration Tester

Herndon, VA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

Penetration Tester Conduct testing and analysis to identify vulnerabilities and potential threat ... software or traffic analysis * TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph * HS diploma or GED Nice If You ...

Penetration Tester

Herndon, VA · On-site

$86K - $198K/yr

Penetration Tester The Opportunity: Conduct testing and analysis to identify vulnerabilities and ... software or traffic analysis * TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph * HS diploma or GED Nice If You ...

The Penetration Tester will assist in the development of cyber test plans, execute cyber tests, and ... Knowledge of current software and methodologies for active defense and system hardening.

Penetration Tester

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$87K - $157K/yr

... Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key ... Proven experience with web application penetration testing, including OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities

Penetration Tester

Herndon, VA · On-site

$86K - $198K/yr

Penetration Tester The Opportunity: Conduct testing and analysis to identify vulnerabilities and ... software or traffic analysis * TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph * HS diploma or GED Nice If You ...

Penetration Tester

Herndon, VA · On-site

$86K - $198K/yr

Penetration Tester The Opportunity: Conduct testing and analysis to identify vulnerabilities and ... software or traffic analysis * TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph * HS diploma or GED Nice If You ...

Penetration Tester The Opportunity: Conduct testing and analysis to identify vulnerabilities and ... software or traffic analysis * TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph * HS diploma or GED Nice If You ...

Penetration Tester

Herndon, VA · On-site +1

$86K - $198K/yr

Share Penetration Tester The Opportunity: Conduct testing and analysis to identify vulnerabilities ... software or traffic analysis * TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph * HS diploma or GED Nice If You ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for software penetration tester 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.

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Senior Penetration Tester

Washington, DC • On-site

Govcio LLC
Business Management Consulting • 1 - 5K employees

$124K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago


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Job description

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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