Senior Penetration Tester (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior Penetration Tester (Cybersecurity): Conducting enterprise-level penetration testing and threat emulation for a government agency with an accent on web application and API security. Focus on identifying business logic flaws, developing advanced analytics, and strengthening the overall enterprise security posture.

Location: Remote, but must be able to work onsite in Alexandria, VA when directed by the customer. Must have the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Company

hirify.global provides advanced cyber network defense operations and penetration testing support to protect critical government assets from hostile adversaries.

What you will do

• Conduct penetration testing on web applications and API databases, analyzing endpoints and authentication mechanisms.
• Identify security weaknesses and business logic flaws in application workflows.
• Coordinate with system owners and developers to communicate findings and support remediation efforts.
• Draft and review technical analysis reports resulting from penetration testing.
• Develop automated testing programs to increase efficiency of security assessments.
• Stay current with emerging security threats, attack techniques, and mitigation strategies.

Requirements

• Must be based in the US and have the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, and APT threat assessment.
• Proficiency with Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp Suite, and post-exploitation frameworks.
• Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, API Security Top 10, and common web attack vectors.
• Familiarity with NIST and FISMA compliance standards.
• Working knowledge of Windows Active Directory and network protocols (TCP, UDP, ICMP, BGP, MPLS).

Nice to have

• Industry certifications such as OSCP, OSEE, CISSP, GPEN, GWAPT, or CEH.
• Experience developing custom exploits and exploitation tools.
• Experience with deceptive technologies like honeynets.
• Expertise in Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) or emerging threat research.

Culture & Benefits

• Culture driven by core values: Happiness, Helpfulness, Honesty, Humility, Hunger for excellence, and Hustle.
• Collaborative environment focusing on mutual respect and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact national security missions.