Red Team Penetration Tester Virginia Beach VA

Peraton is seeking qualified individuals to join our team to provide engineering support for Cyber Situational Awareness (SA) Cyber Command and Control (C2 Mission Assurance and Homeland Defense. This includes conducting Agilesoftware engineering in a Development Security and Operations (DevSecOps) environment performing Cloud architectural design operation and administration functions and cyber security and Risk Management Framework (RMF) support. Also included are rapid design development test deployment maintenance and operation of specific software and hardware capabilities to meet current Cyber Defensive needs.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Dam Neck Activitys (DNA) work is focused on providing engineering acquisition logistical and Cybersecurity (CS) support to the Navy Marine Corps Special Warfare Coalition and Joint Forces for programs including but not limited to Common Total Ship Computing Environment (TSCE) Atlanta Weapon System (AtWS) NAVSEA Red Team National Cyber Range Complex (NCRC) surface and sub training systems and Risk Management Framework (RMF) Support for Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD).

Are you ready to take your career to the next level while contributing to the defense of our nation Peraton a recognized leader in Cyber Digital Transformation Cloud Operations and Engineering is seeking a skilled Red Team Penetration Tester to support a worldwide national intelligence program. This role plays a crucial part in delivering missioncritical technology solutions to the U.S. Intelligence Community supporting operations that safeguard our nations the growing number of breaches of tactical and nontactical computer systems there is an increasing need to focus on the engineering aspects of CS. CS continues to be approached as compliancebased and this has not addressed significant shortcomings and vulnerabilities in the security of naval warfare systems and other service warfare systems. CS requirements must be included during the design development and sustainment phases of systems acquisition to ensure they are secure and Cyberresilient throughout their LifeCycle. Additionally previously designed and fielded systems must be evaluated on an engineering basis to determine potential changes to their design or supportability approaches.

This is a fully onsite position at Dam Neck in Virginia Beach VA

Why Peraton

Peraton invests in our people offering competitive compensation comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement. If you are passionate about making a difference eager to take on challenging technical problems and ready to grow in a dynamic environment Peraton is ready to invest in your future.

What Youll Do:

As a Red Team Penetration Tester at Peraton you will be responsible for leading and executing complex penetration testing events and conducting offensive cybersecurity operations for the U.S. Government and DoD systems. You will work collaboratively with Blue Team and Cybersecurity professionals to enhance overall cyber posture as well as the following:

• Develop modify and utilize offensive security tools such as Metasploit NMAP Kali Linux and Cobalt Strike
• Mimic threat actor behavior using TTPs aligned with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK
• Conduct assessments across multiple operating systems including Linux Windows and macOS
• Perform exploit development and identify zeroday or previously unknown vulnerabilities
• Analyze identify and remediate gaps in offensive tools and development techniques
• Perform development with at least two scripting or programming languages (Python C Java Rust Assembly C# etc. in support of exploit development

What You Bring:

Were looking for a talented and motivated Red Team Penetration Testerwho thrives in highstakes environments. To succeed in this role youll need:

• Proven Technical Expertise: Experience managing multiuser computer systems monitoring system performance and configuring operating systems in a missioncritical environment.
• Security Focus: Strong background in systems security administration including user account management system hardening and enforcing security best practices.
• ProblemSolving Skills: Advanced troubleshooting capabilities to identify diagnose and resolve complex technical
• Collaborative Mindset: Ability to work closely with engineers users and vendors to support and improve system operations.

Join Our Mission:

At Peraton youll be part of a team thats making a real difference. We are committed to creating solutions that empower the U.S. Intelligence Community and our national defense partners to succeed in their mission to protect America. We offer a culture that fosters innovation collaboration and continuous learning with opportunities for career growth in one of the most dynamic fields in the industry.

If youre ready to be challenged make an impact and grow your career while supporting the nations defense apply today!

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Requirements:

• Min 7 years with BS/BA or Min 5 years with MS/MA or Min 2 years with PhD
  • Four years of additional related experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelors
• National Security Agency (NAC) Computer Network Operations Development Program (CNODP) Graduate
• Must have CSSP Auditor certification
• Must have prior Red Team fulltime professional experience conducting penetration testing or offensive Cyber operations in each of the following areas:
  • Developing and utilizing penetration tools such as Metasploit NMAP Kali Linux Cobalt Strike;
  • Mimicking threat behavior;
  • Utilizing various operating systems (Linux Windows MAC OS);
  • Utilizing Active Directory;
  • Performing exploit development;
  • Identifying gaps in tools and development techniques;
  • Performing development with at least two scripting or programming languages (python C Java Rust Assembly C# etc.
• Must possess Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) or Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE) or Offensive Security Exploitation Expert (OSEE) or Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP) certification.
• Travel Requirements:25 CONUS travel may be required
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Current U.S. Passport or the ability to obtain prior to start

Desired:

• Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
• Advanced Cyber Networking Certifications
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification
• CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert)
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• Seven 7 years of fulltime professional experience conducting penetration testing or offensive Cyber operations in each of the following areas:
  • Developing and utilizing penetration tools such as Metasploit NMAP Kali Linux Cobalt Strike;
  • Mimicking threat behavior;
  • Utilizing various operating systems (Linux Windows MAC OS);
  • Utilizing Active Directory;
  • Performing exploit development;
  • Identifying gaps in tools and development techniques;
  • Performing development with at least two scripting or programming languages (python C Java Rust Assembly C# etc.

Peraton is a nextgeneration national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.