Senior ISSE/Penetration Tester

Wood Consulting Services

Senior ISSE/Penetration Tester leading penetration testing for mission-critical DoD systems. Collaborating with security teams to improve system security and risk mitigation strategies.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeAnnapolis Junction • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, lead, and execute internal and external penetration testing on enterprise systems, networks, and web applications.
Conduct security verification testing, vulnerability assessments, and risk analyses throughout the system lifecycle.
Analyze system implementations against applicable security policies, frameworks, and compliance requirements, recommending and implementing improvements.
Design and assess information security architectures for large-scale, distributed systems.
Identify, assess, and mitigate security threats and vulnerabilities using industry-standard tools and methodologies.
Collaborate with systems engineering, test, integration, and development teams to ensure security requirements are built into system designs.
Serve as a subject matter expert for security architecture, providing guidance to program managers, customer technical representatives, and internal teams.
Evaluate the impact of new development and system changes on the operational security posture.
Support risk management, security control assessments, continuous monitoring, and related information assurance activities.
Contribute to Agile ceremonies, including Program Increment Planning.
Mentor team members by sharing knowledge of vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and remediation strategies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 10 years of relevant experience performing both ISSE and penetration testing functions.
Extensive hands-on experience with penetration testing and vulnerability assessment tools, such as Nessus, Nmap, and Wireshark.
Demonstrated knowledge of security architecture principles, including defense-in-depth, access control, authentication, authorization, PKI, and encryption.
Experience applying the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
Experience developing, assessing, and implementing IT security policies and secure system configurations.
Experience performing risk assessments, security audits, and vulnerability remediation.
Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and systems simultaneously in complex environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical findings and trade-offs.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Professional Development: Opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules and remote work options.
Wellness Programs: Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and gym membership discounts.

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Hard Skills & Tools

penetration testingvulnerability assessmentrisk analysissecurity architecturesecurity policiesdefense-in-depthaccess controlauthenticationencryptionRisk Management Framework (RMF)

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaborationmentoringtask managementindependent workteamworkproblem-solvingtechnical articulationknowledge sharingadaptability