Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker) jobs in United States
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Newberry Group · 1 day ago

Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker)

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
date2+ years exp

Newberry Group is a performance-driven government services and solutions firm that provides security compliance and consulting for public sector clients nationwide. They are seeking a skilled project-based Penetration Tester to support the US Department of Agriculture by simulating cyberattacks to identify vulnerabilities in systems and networks, ensuring compliance with security standards.

Cyber SecurityInformation Technology
badNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Plan and Execute Penetration Tests Conduct black-box, gray-box, and white-box testing on applications, networks, and cloud environments
Perform Vulnerability Assessments Use automated tools and manual techniques to identify and validate security weaknesses
Exploit and Document Findings Simulate attacks to demonstrate potential impact and provide detailed technical reports with remediation steps
Collaborate with Security and IT Teams Work closely with stakeholders to prioritize fixes and verify remediation through retesting
Stay Current on Emerging Threats Continuously research new vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and security tools to maintain cutting-edge expertise

Qualification

Penetration testing toolsNetwork protocolsWeb application securityCompliance frameworksAnalytical skillsCEH certificationOSCP certificationCPT certificationClear report writingProblem-solving skills

Required

Strong understanding of network protocols, web application security, and operating systems
Proficiency with penetration testing tools (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap)
Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS)
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to write clear, actionable reports for technical and non-technical audiences
2–5 years in cybersecurity roles, with at least 1 year focused on penetration testing

Preferred

CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)
CPT (Certified Penetration Tester)
Experience in red team engagements or security audits is a plus

Company

Newberry Group

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Newberry Group is an information technology company specializing in cybersecurity and IT security services
dateFounded in 1996
location
Owings Mills, Maryland, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
http://newberrygroup.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Chris Steinbach
Chairman & CEO
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