Leading Path Consulting ยท 1 month ago
Cyber Security Engineer (Penetration Testing) TS/SCI w/ Poly
Herndon, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelLeading Path Consulting is an award-winning Information Technology and Management Consulting firm focused on providing solutions in process, technology, and operations to government and Fortune 500 clients. They are seeking a Cyber Security Engineer specializing in penetration testing and ethical hacking to assess and exploit vulnerabilities in information systems, providing actionable data to senior decision makers.
ConsultingInformation ServicesInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The Contractor shall document all identified system risks, planned test procedures, and results
The Contractor shall perform analyses of vulnerabilities identified during testing
The Contractor shall review program-level documentation such as requirements specification, system architecture, design documents, test plans, and security plans
The Contractor shall create and document penetration testing plans and procedures
The Contractor shall conduct hands-on penetration testing by leveraging approved testing plans and procedures
The Contractor shall analyze penetration test results, document risks, and recommend countermeasures to uncovered risks
The Contractor shall participate or lead technical exchange meetings and application review boards
The Contractor shall document action items and results from technical exchange meetings and application review boards
The Contractor shall brief management on the status of action items and results of activities
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated work experience in cyber security or related IT field
Demonstrated experience with cyber penetration testing
Demonstrated experience leveraging adversarial tactics to conduct hands-on security testing
Demonstrated experience applying computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques
Demonstrated working knowledge of cyber security principles for Linux, Windows, and virtual platforms
Demonstrated experience designing, testing, or implementing IT security architecture
Demonstrated experience performing network security analysis
Demonstrated experience analyzing network architectures
Demonstrated experience using network management tools
Demonstrated experience developing risk management methodologies
Demonstrated experience analyzing test results to develop risk and threat mitigation plans
Demonstrated experience testing or reviewing system configuration, development, and design specifically around enterprise systems and hypervisors
Demonstrated experience designing, testing, or implementing complex Windows installations
Preferred
Demonstrated experience participating in public and private information security groups and organizations
Demonstrated experience communicating vulnerability results and risk posture to senior executives
Demonstrated experience performing complex technical tasks with minimal direction
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or other related scientific or technical discipline
Two or more of the relevant certifications
Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
Global Information Assurance Certification Penetration Tester (GPEN)
eLearn Security Certified Professional Penetration Tester (eCPPTv2)
Global Information Assurance Certification Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT)
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision coverage
PTO
Paid Holidays
401K contribution
Tuition reimbursement
Regular team events
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Company
Leading Path Consulting
Leading Pathis a world class services to top tier Financial Services Company
Founded in 2010
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase