FANTOM CORPORATION · 8 hours ago
Cyber Security Project Engineer
Herndon, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelFantom Corporation is a mission-focused organization supporting critical programs across the defense and intelligence community. They are seeking a skilled Cyber Security Project Engineer to support enterprise cybersecurity initiatives through advanced penetration testing and ethical hacking, focusing on identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities to inform strategic risk and investment decisions.
Human ResourcesEmployment
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conduct advanced penetration testing and hands-on security assessments across enterprise systems and networks
Apply adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to simulate real-world threat scenarios
Identify, exploit, and document vulnerabilities within operating systems, applications, virtual environments, and network infrastructures
Perform network security analysis and evaluate enterprise network architectures
Analyze system configurations, development practices, and enterprise design — including hypervisors and virtualized platforms
Design, test, and evaluate IT security architectures and complex Windows environments
Develop and refine risk management methodologies
Analyze penetration testing results and develop comprehensive risk mitigation and threat reduction strategies
Use network management and security tools to assess system performance and vulnerabilities
Communicate technical findings, risk posture, and remediation strategies to both technical teams and senior decision-makers
Support project planning, execution, and reporting within established timelines and requirements
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated professional experience in cybersecurity or a related IT field
Hands-on experience conducting cyber penetration testing
Experience leveraging adversarial tactics for security testing
Experience applying computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques
Working knowledge of cybersecurity principles across Linux, Windows, and virtual platforms
Experience designing, testing, or implementing IT security architectures
Experience performing network security analysis and evaluating network architectures
Experience using network management tools
Experience developing risk management methodologies
Experience analyzing test results to produce actionable risk mitigation plans
Experience reviewing system configuration, development, and enterprise system design, including hypervisors
Experience designing, testing, or implementing complex Windows installations
Must be fully cleared with a recent polygraph
Must be willing and able to work fully onsite at the location listed in this posting
Preferred
Experience participating in public or private information security groups and professional organizations
Experience briefing vulnerability findings and enterprise risk posture to senior executives
Ability to perform complex technical tasks with minimal supervision
Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
Company
FANTOM CORPORATION
Fantom Corporation provides Podcasting Media and Information Technology (IT) Services to customers in defense and intelligence agencies.
Founded in 2014
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknown2015-03-04Equity Crowdfunding
Leadership Team
Allen Fant, PMP, ITIL Expert
Chief Executive Officer
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