Pen Test Operator

Pen Test Operator

Requirements

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree
• THREE or more years’ experience relevant to Penetration Testing or IT Systems Configuration or Risk and Vulnerability Assessment or Cybersecurity and/or IT Technology Consulting

Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration testing activities on High Value Asset (HVA) systems
• Perform network mapping and reconnaissance, documenting Rules of Engagement to guide the scope, developing test plan, and assisting with acquiring management approval
• Conduct a variety of penetration tests based on system’s criticality, test objectives, and organization’s requirements
• Work with IT personnel to define scope for targeted testing
• Mimic an outside attacker to gain access to system and what information can be accessed
• Mimic an insider attack to determine risk employees with various access levels pose to the organization
• Focus testing activity towards accessing specific target datasets
• Analyze test results, develop a report on discovered vulnerabilities, and provide risk-based recommendations to remediate those vulnerabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TOP SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance
• Master’s Degree preferred
• CISA AES HVA Assessment certification with proof of certification as a CISA-AES HVA Pen Test Operator
• Experience supporting US government cybersecurity programs
• CISSP or CISM
• Experience managing direct client engagement team to deliver impactful support to Federal clients
• Experience with managing/supporting and/or knowledge of cybersecurity or HVA Program
• One of the following certifications: Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) or GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN) or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Certification
• Experience conducting HVA assessment or performing Risk and Vulnerability Assessments
• Knowledge of Cybersecurity Framework, Risk Management, NIST 800-83 Rev 5
• Experience developing and maintaining working relationships while serving Federal clients onsite
• Ability to identify obstacles and opportunities that impact the success of plans or initiatives
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate leadership when interacting with clients and fellow team members