Penetration Tester, Senior
Key Role:
Support adversary emulation tests against partners' external and internal networks, upon request, associated with the processing of Covered Defense Information (CDI). Assess the partners' cybersecurity posture and network configurations and controls to identify vulnerabilities on the partners’ network infrastructures by leveraging adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) in accordance with an established penetration testing framework. Applies advanced consulting skills, extensive technical expertise and full industry knowledge. Develops innovative solutions to complex problems. Works without considerable direction.
Basic Qualifications:
5+ years of experience with penetration or network exploitation
3+ years of experience performing authorized penetration testing on enterprise networks, including gaining access to targeted networks
3+ years of experience conducting in-depth target and technical analysis, creating exploitation strategies for identified vulnerabilities, and profiling network users or system administrators and their activities
Experience in penetration testing fundamentals, including applying expertise to enable new exploitation and maintaining access
Experience with Kali Linux and its toolsets, including Metasploit and Burp Suite
Experience with penetration testing tools, including scanners like Nessus and Nmap
Experience in reviewing and examining data and information that supports cybersecurity assessments
Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree
Additional Qualifications:
Experience with the assessment methods defined in NIST SP 800-30 and NIST SP 800-53A
OSEP, OSCP, GXPN, GPEN, or LPT certification
TS/SCI clearance
Master's degree
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.
Compensation
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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $84,600.00 to $193,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Work Model
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