Penetration Tester – Intermediate
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Job Location:
Fort Belvoir, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Penetration Tester Intermediate
Location: Remote with the ability to regularly travel to Ft. Belvoir VA for meetingsSecurity Clearance Requirement: Required to possess a DOD SECRET Clearance and be eligible for an IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 3 (T3) upon assignment.
Position Summary
Nationwide IT Services is seeking an Intermediate Penetration Tester to perform application network and wireless penetration testing in support of DoD mission environments. This role will identify vulnerabilities and provide detailed remediation recommendations to improve cybersecurity posture.Key Responsibilities
- Perform penetration testing of applications systems and enclaves under general supervision.
- Conduct application network and wireless penetration testing assessments.
- Identify security flaws and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Coordinate testing projects with internal and external system owners.
- Document findings in technical reports and provide remediation recommendations.
Required Qualifications
- Three (3) years of proven proficiency performing vulnerability assessment and penetration testing
- Two (2) years of experience using testing tools (Nessus Metasploit CANVAS Nmap Burp Suite Kismet)
- Two (2) years of experience with network vulnerability assessments and penetration testing methods
- One (1) year of experience writing testing assessment reports
- Two (2) years of experience administering/troubleshooting Windows Server IIS Linux server or Apache
- Knowledge of TCP/IP protocols and networking architectures
- Two (2) years of experience administering/troubleshooting Linux
- Understanding of PCI DSS testing
- Knowledge of OWASP standards and testing methodologies
- Knowledge of database application and web server design
- Experience scripting in Perl Python Ruby Bash or Java
- Experience with wireless LAN security testing
- Penetration testing certification (LPT CEPT CEH or GPEN)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting DoD enterprise penetration testing programs
- Experience producing executive-level summaries of findings
Why Join Nationwide IT Services
Nationwide IT Services is a trusted government contractor supporting Department of Defense customers. We offer the opportunity to work on high-impact cybersecurity missions alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative and growth-focused environment.Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Abinitio
- CCNA
- Account Development
- Cost Estimation
- Events Management
- Financial Consulting
