Red Team Penetration Tester III

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.

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Red Team Penetration Tester III to join our cybersecurity team. This individual will be responsible for conducting advanced penetration tests simulating realworld cyber threats and identifying security weaknesses across various systems and environments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong offensive cybersecurity background expertlevel knowledge of threat actor tactics and deep technical expertise in penetration testing tools and methodologies. ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE OR HIGHER IS REQUIRED.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan execute and document sophisticated red team engagements and penetration tests.
• Emulate advanced persistent threat (APT) behaviors to evaluate enterpriselevel defenses.
• Develop and utilize tools such as Metasploit NMAP Kali Linux and Cobalt Strike.
• Perform exploit development and scripting to mimic threat actor capabilities.
• Identify gaps in existing security tools processes and defensive technologies.
• Work with various operating systems including Linux Windows and macOS.
• Utilize Active Directory to simulate lateral movement and privilege escalation scenarios.
• Apply programming or scripting in at least two languages (e.g. Python C Java Rust Assembly C#.
• Collaborate with Blue Teams and SOC personnel to provide findings and recommendations for remediation.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Information Systems Information Technology Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• Minimum of seven 7 years of fulltime professional experience in penetration testing or offensive cyber operations.
• Deep knowledge and handson experience in:
  • Penetration testing tools and red team frameworks.
  • Exploit development and threat simulation.
  • Multiple operating systems and Active Directory environments.
  • Programming and scripting for custom tool development.
• Strong analytical problemsolving and communication skills.

Required Certifications:

• Compliant with DoD 8570.01M IAW DFARS Certification minimum CSSP Auditor.
• One or more of the following:
  • Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
  • Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE)
  • Offensive Security Exploitation Expert (OSEE)
  • Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP)

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance or Higher

Preferred Skills:

• Prior experience in government or defenserelated red teaming environments.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Experience conducting covert operations or purple team exercises.

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.