Penetration Testing SME
Company | Agile Defense |
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Location | Washington, DC, USA, Fort Worth, TX, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | Bachelor’s |
Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- CEH or equivalent certification is required (Equivalent certification covers similar level of information security domains or depth of knowledge and or experience)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT related discipline
- 5 years of related experience
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive penetration tests on internal and external computer systems, networks, applications, and other attack surfaces to identify security weaknesses.
- Simulate real-world cyberattacks to evaluate the effectiveness of existing security controls and detect vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious actors.
- Create innovative and customized testing methodologies to uncover vulnerabilities that standard tools or approaches might miss.
- Stay updated on emerging threats, attack vectors, and hacking techniques to design advanced testing strategies tailored to the organization’s environment.
- Evaluate the physical security of systems, servers, and network devices to identify vulnerabilities related to unauthorized physical access.
- Document findings from penetration tests and physical security assessments, including detailed descriptions of vulnerabilities, their potential impact, and remediation recommendations.
- Present actionable reports to stakeholders, including technical teams and management, to prioritize and address security gaps.
- Provide expertise and guidance on best practices for securing systems, networks, and applications.
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.