Red Team Penetration Tester IV

DirectViz Solutions (DVS) is a dynamic and rapidly growing government contractor committed to delivering innovative IT solutions that address the missioncritical needs of our government clients. Through the expertise and dedication of our talented team we provide cuttingedge technology services designed to achieve success and exceed expectations.

At DVS we prioritize our employees as our greatest asset. We offer competitive compensation comprehensive medical benefits a 401(k) match generous PTO accrual professional development reimbursement corporatefunded technology certifications and robust employee recognition and appreciation programs.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Red Team Penetration Tester IV to join our elite cybersecurity team. In this critical role you will simulate realworld cyber threats identify vulnerabilities and help enhance the security posture of missioncritical systems. The ideal candidate is a seasoned offensive cybersecurity professional with deep technical expertise handson experience in red team operations and a passion for outsmarting adversaries. ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE OR HIGHER IS REQUIRED

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct advanced penetration tests and emulate sophisticated adversary tactics techniques and procedures (TTPs).
• Develop and utilize custom tools and frameworks using platforms such as Metasploit NMAP Kali Linux and Cobalt Strike.
• Mimic threat behavior and simulate realistic cyberattack scenarios to assess organizational resilience.
• Exploit vulnerabilities in various environments including Linux Windows and macOS.
• Perform Active Directory enumeration and exploitation.
• Conduct exploit development and identify gaps in existing red team tools and methodologies.
• Script and program in at least three languages such as Python C Java Rust or Assembly to support offensive operations.
• Collaborate with blue teams and stakeholders to communicate findings and recommend mitigation strategies.

Required Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Information Technology Computer Science or Computer Engineering.

Certifications (Required):

• DoD 8570.01M Baseline Certification minimum CSSP Auditor level (in accordance with DFARS 252.2397001.
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP).
• Plus one of the following:
  • Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE)
  • Offensive Security Exploitation Expert (OSEE)
  • Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP)

Required Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of fulltime professional experience in penetration testing and/or offensive cyber operations.
• Demonstrated handson experience in:
  • Offensive tool development and exploitation.
  • Threat simulation and red team engagements.
  • Use of varied operating systems and security tools.
  • Scripting and exploit development.

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance or Higher.

Preferred Skills (Bonus):

• Experience with threat intelligence integration.
• Familiarity with cyber chain and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks.
• Experience working in highly secure or government environments.

If you thrive on solving complex problems and building meaningful connections wed love to hear from you. Join our team and make an impact today!

Physical and Mental Qualifications:

• Maintain focus and awareness throughout scheduled working hours.
• Perform tasks requiring prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk utilizing a computer mouse and keyboard.
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 15 pounds as needed.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong command of the English language.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Quickly learn and retain routine tasks and processes.
• Possess strong organizational skills attention to detail business correspondence proficiency and selfmanagement capabilities.
• Perform the essential functions of the role satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation will be provided for employees with disabilities upon request.
• Accept and adapt to additional responsibilities or changes to assigned duties as determined by DirectViz Solutions (DVS).

DirectViz Solutions LLC (DVS) is an equal opportunity employer who prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment based on race sex (including pregnancy) age gender identity creed religion national origin sexual orientation marital status genetic information disability political affiliation protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.

DVS has a zerotolerance policy for harassment threats coercion discrimination and intimidation. Employees may file a complaint or exercise any right protected by Executive Order 11246 Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 or the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998.