Penetration Tester (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Penetration Tester (Cybersecurity): Conducting network, application, and social engineering penetration tests for Fortune 500 clients with an accent on cloud environments and regulatory compliance frameworks like FedRAMP. Focus on identifying vulnerabilities, advising on remediation strategies, and delivering high-quality security assessments in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.

Location: Must be based in or able to work in Herndon, VA or Seattle, WA. Role requires the ability to work in a SCIF and must hold or be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Salary: $130,000 – $160,000

Company

A trusted leader in cloud and cybersecurity services, specializing in regulatory compliance assessments and advanced offensive security solutions for Fortune 500 companies.

What you will do

• Perform penetration testing on networks, APIs, web, and mobile applications.
• Advise customers on vulnerability details, remediation strategies, and compliance requirements.
• Prepare and deliver final assessment reports within established timelines.
• Coordinate project readiness with internal teams and client stakeholders.
• Perform project readouts to communicate outcomes to customer organizations.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to technical content development.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen or authorized to work in the US to meet security clearance requirements.
• Active Top Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to work in a SCIF in Herndon, VA or Seattle, WA.
• 3+ years of professional web application and network penetration testing experience.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Ruby).
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK, OSSTMM, or PTES.

Nice to have

• Industry certifications such as eCPPT, OSCP, OSCE, OSWE, or GPEN.
• Experience with penetration testing in cloud environments.
• Ability to develop technical whitepapers and blog posts.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match.
• Annual bonuses and certification reimbursement programs.
• Access to over 30,000 online training courses and training stipends.
• Flex time off and eleven paid holidays.
• Home office stipend and personal cell phone allowance.