
Senior Penetration Tester
Leidos
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Virginia • United States
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Salary
💰 $131,300 - $237,350 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Conduct penetration testing activities aligned with DHS and industry best practices
- Perform web application, network, and infrastructure assessments using commercial and open-source tools
- Execute testing operations safely and in accordance with defined operational guidelines
- Produce detailed reports outlining findings and actionable remediation recommendations
- Partner with SOC, engineering, and defensive security teams to validate and remediate vulnerabilities
- Support tool development, methodology improvements, and team-wide knowledge sharing
Requirements
- BS Degree with 12-15 years
- Master’s degree in a related field with 12 years of professional experience
- At least 3 years of experience in one or more of the following: Incident detection and response, Malware analysis, Cyber forensics
- Proficiency with at least three of the following tools: Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Cobalt Strike, Tenable Nessus, WebInspect, Scuba, AppDetective
- One or more relevant certifications, such as: GPEN, GWAPT, GISF, GXPN, OSCP, OSCE, OSWP, OSEE, CISSP, or CEH
- U.S. Citizenship required; must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and DHS EOD
Benefits
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
penetration testingweb application assessmentnetwork assessmentinfrastructure assessmentincident detection and responsemalware analysiscyber forensics
Soft skills
report writingcollaborationknowledge sharing
Certifications
GPENGWAPTGISFGXPNOSCPOSCEOSWPOSEECISSPCEH