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Penetration Tester
| Company | Booz Allen |
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| Location | Reston, VA, USA |
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| Salary | $86800 – $198000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- 5+ years of experience with cyber penetration testing or developing risk and threat mitigation plans
- 5+ years of experience with operating in Linux, Windows, and virtual platforms
- 5+ years of experience with computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques
- 5+ years of experience leveraging adversarial tactics to conduct hands-on security testing
- 5+ years of experience performing network security analysis, including software or traffic analysis
- TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
- HS diploma or GED
Responsibilities
- Find possible vulnerabilities while using penetration testing tools and techniques to ensure security of computer systems, applications, servers, and networks
- Apply advanced consulting skills or extensive technical expertise and full industry knowledge
- Develop innovative solutions to complex problems
- Work without considerable direction
- Mentor and may supervise team members
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience manually auditing source code, including Java, Ruby, Python, JavaScript, Rust, or C to find security issues
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), HTB Certified Penetration Tester Specialist (CPTS), eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester (EJPT), GIAC Global Information Assurance Penetration Tester (GPEN), or GIAC Cloud Penetration Tester Certification
