Senior Penetration Tester 701519

Raleigh, WV - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Senior Penetration Tester 701519

Job Type: Contract

Job Location: Raleigh NC 27601

Note:

Client: NCDHHS - Privacy and Security Office

Hybrid looking for local consultant only

Interview: Both Phone and In Person

Summary:

Seeking a Senior Penetration Tester to conduct authorized network & infrastructure penetration testing to identify validate & demonstrate security weaknesses.

The Senior Penetration Testing Contractor will:

Plan and execute internal and external penetration tests for network and infrastructure environments
Perform vulnerability identification validation and controlled exploitation
Assess security posture across:
- Network devices (firewalls routers switches)
- On-premise servers and operating systems (Windows Linux Unix)
- Active Directory and identity infrastructure
- Remote access solutions and VPNs
- Cloud environments (where applicable)
Simulate advanced threat actor techniques including:
- Privilege escalation
- Lateral movement
- Credential compromise
- Persistence mechanisms
Evaluate security configurations and control effectiveness
Conduct testing in accordance with approved Rules of Engagement
Prepare and deliver formal penetration testing reports suitable for executive audit and technical audiences
Support remediation validation and follow-up testing as required

Skills	Required	Amount Of Experience
Minimum 7 10 years of hands-on experience in penetration testing or offensive security	Required	7
Demonstrated expertise in network and infrastructure security testing	Required	7
Strong understanding of: o TCP/IP DNS DHCP VPN firewalls IDS/IPS o Windows and Linux system internals o Active Directory attack paths and defen	Required	8
Advanced proficiency with penetration testing tools such as: o Nmap Nessus Metasploit Burp Suite o BloodHound NetExecPingCastel Analysis tools	Required	7
Experience producing standard penetration testing reports	Required	7
Familiarity with security frameworks and standards including: o NIST SPo MITRE ATT&CK o OWASP Testing Guide	Required	7
Experience working within regulated or high-security environments	Required	7
Strong understanding of legal ethical and compliance requirements for penetration testing	Required	5

Job Title: Senior Penetration Tester 701519 Job Type: Contract Job Location: Raleigh NC 27601 Note: Client: NCDHHS - Privacy and Security Office Hybrid looking for local consultant only Interview: Both Phone and In Person Summary: Seeking a Senior Penetration Tester to conduct authorized netwo...