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Booz Allen Hamilton · 2 days ago

Penetration Tester

Herndon, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$87K/yr - $198K/yr

5+ years exp

Booz Allen Hamilton is a leading consulting firm, and they are seeking a Penetration Tester to conduct testing and analysis to identify vulnerabilities in systems and networks. The role involves developing exploits, mentoring team members, and applying advanced advising skills to create innovative solutions for complex security problems.

ConsultingCyber SecurityIT InfrastructureManagement ConsultingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct testing and analysis to identify vulnerabilities and potential threat vectors into systems and networks, develop exploits, and engineer attack methodologies

Apply advanced advising skills, extensive technical expertise, and full industry knowledge

Develop innovative solutions to complex problems

Work without considerable direction, and mentor and supervise team members, as needed

Qualification

Cyber penetration testingLinuxWindowsSystem exploitation techniquesNetwork security analysisSource code auditingAI security tacticsEthical hacking certifications

Required

5+ years of experience with cyber penetration testing or developing risk and threat mitigation plans

5+ years of experience 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

Preferred

Experience with manually auditing source code, including Java, Ruby, Python, JavaScript, Rust, or C, to find security issues

Knowledge of tools, tactics, and techniques targeting Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems and their ecosystems

Bachelor's degree in CS, 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