Avyanna Technologies ยท 2 months ago
Penetration Tester
Aberdeen, Maryland, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expAvyanna Technologies is seeking an experienced Penetration Tester to join our cybersecurity team supporting Department of Defense (DoD) initiatives at Aberdeen Proving Ground. The successful candidate will perform advanced penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, and security assessments across networks, applications, and systems operating within secure government environments.
ComputerConsultingInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform hands-on penetration testing and technical security assessments of systems, applications, and networks
Identify, exploit, and document vulnerabilities to evaluate system defenses
Analyze and interpret network traffic and communications using tools such as Wireshark and Burp Suite
Utilize industry-standard tools and custom scripts to simulate real-world attacks
Conduct testing in virtualized environments (VMware, VirtualBox, ESXi)
Prepare clear, actionable technical reports outlining findings, risks, and mitigation recommendations
Collaborate with cybersecurity teams and government stakeholders to enhance system security posture
Adhere to strict operational security protocols in a no-personal device SCIF environment
Qualification
Required
Active DoD Secret Clearance (required) and eligibility to obtain and maintain TS/SCI
Minimum 5 years of experience in penetration testing or technical cybersecurity assessments
Proficiency with penetration testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite, Wireshark)
Strong understanding of networking protocols, hardware, and software
Intermediate knowledge of Linux and Windows internals
Familiarity with virtualization platforms (VMware, VirtualBox, ESXi)
Excellent communication and technical reporting skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a secure environment
Preferred
Active TS/SCI clearance
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, or equivalent)
OSCP or equivalent penetration testing certification
Foundational knowledge of cryptography and secure communications
Scripting or programming experience (Python, Java, C/C++, Bash)
Experience with reverse engineering, code analysis, or hardware exploitation (chip-off, fault injection)
Familiarity with COTS/GOTS radios, SDRs, and RF concepts
Company
Avyanna Technologies
Avyanna Technologies provides strategic consulting technology services.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase