
Senior Penetration Tester
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Middletown • Rhode Island • United States
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Salary
💰 $80,100 - $133,700 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Penetration Testing: Plan, execute, and report on penetration tests and security assessments on submarine systems to uncover security weaknesses.
- Vulnerability Analysis: Analyze and prioritize vulnerabilities and security gaps found during assessments, and work with engineers to develop mitigation strategies.
- Security Assessments: Perform in-depth security assessments on network and system architecture to ensure adequate protection against threats.
- Reporting & Documentation: Produce detailed, accurate, and clear reports for technical and executive audiences, outlining findings, risks, and recommended actions.
- Collaboration: Engage with cross-functional teams such as engineering, IT, and operations to ensure security is integrated into system designs and operations.
- Tool Development: Design and implement tools, techniques, and methodologies to improve the penetration testing process and automate repeatable tasks.
- Continuous Learning: Stay current with the latest cybersecurity trends, tools, and methodologies relevant to maritime and submarine systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field; an advanced degree is a plus.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in penetration testing, with at least 2 years focused on submarine or maritime systems.
- Top Secret Clearance
- Relevant certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, CEH, or GPEN are highly desirable.
- Proficiency in various penetration testing tools (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap) and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
- Strong understanding of network protocols and security architecture specific to submarine systems.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with a strong ability to communicate complex security issues to all levels of the organization.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid leave
- Retirement plans
- Education and training assistance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
penetration testingvulnerability analysissecurity assessmentsnetwork protocolssecurity architecturescripting languagesanalytical skillsattention to detail
Soft skills
communicationcollaboration
Certifications
OSCPOSCECEHGPEN