Lead Penetration Tester - iQuasar
Alexandria, VA
About the Job
Candidate will lead hunts for vulnerabilities that could lead to a data breach or IT disruption and collaborates with his/her peers in the program, the client's IT staff to improve their information security posture and reduce the likelihood of a disruptive cybersecurity event.
Job Description:
Job Description:
- Provide technical leadership for a penetration testing team in support of a federal civilian client
- Perform external and internal penetration tests using industry standard tools such as Metasploit, CoreImpact, Nmap, Burp Suite etc.
- Develop custom scripts or tools used for vulnerability scanning and identification as part of penetration testing and red teaming tests in the performance of penetration testing
- Identification of system software and configuration vulnerabilities and critical information, data and processes that must be protected.
- Perform mobile application penetration testing
- Support Source code reviews in C/C++, C#, VB.NET, ASP, PHP, or Java to identify security vulnerabilities
- Recommend remediation actions to mitigate valid findings
- Understanding of FISMA, PCI, and Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) programs and penetration testing requirements associated with them
- 7+ years of experience as a Penetration Tester
- Perform external and internal penetration tests using industry standard tools such as Metasploit, CoreImpact, Nmap, Burp Suite etc.
- Ability to develop custom scripts or tools used for vulnerability scanning and identification as part of penetration testing
- Understanding of cloud computing models, technologies and concepts
- Ability to red teaming tests in the performance of penetration testing
- Proficient in mobile application penetration testing
- Proficiency with at least two scripting languages (e.g. Python, Bash, JavaScript, PowerShell)
- Have experience with any of the following:
- Windows and Linux based Operating Systems
- TCP/IP
- Ports
- Active Directory
- DNS
- DHCP
- Switch / Router configuration
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Source : iQuasar
