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Senior Penetration Tester
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What they do
A Vulnerability Analyst or Penetration Tester probes for and exploits security vulnerabilities in web-based applications, networks and systems. Penetration Tests are designed to achieve a specific, attacker-simulated goal and should be requested by customers who are already at their desired security posture. A typical goal could be to access the contents of the prized customer database on the internal network, or to modify a record in an HR system. Vulnerability Assessments are designed to yield a prioritized list of vulnerabilities and are generally for clients who already understand they are not where they want to be in terms of security. The customer already knows they have issues and simply need help identifying and prioritizing them.
$121,440 / year median in Virginia
+4% projected growth
Job Description
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cyber T&E concept of operations, SOPs, policies and guidance. Maintain and participate in the development of 01D SOPs and documentation for DCAT authorization established in DoDI 8585.01. Research, review, prioritize, and submit operational requirements for acquisition of equipment or cyber capabilities, following the 01D tool approval process. Support development and execution of TTPs for penetration testing or Red Teaming. Research adversary cyber actors' TTPs, organizational structures, capabilities, personas, and environments, and integrate findings into cyber survivability test planning and execution. Participate inOPTEVFOR
Cyber Test planning: Conduct open-source research and system under test documentation review to familiarize with the system's mission, architecture and interfaces including critical components to identify its attack surface and threat vectors Participate in check point meetings Guide development of test plan objectives Review test plans, ensuring that test plans objectives are feasible Participate in test planning site visits Participate in test preparation: Participate in site pre-test coordination visits. Support in-brief to the test site. Lead red team test plan review Add relevant system technical information to test reference library Organize and lead research presentations for advanced capability development in support of future tests PrepareOPTEV-RT
test assets (Government Furnished) Execute test events, including Cooperative Vulnerability Penetration Assessments, Adversarial assessments, and Cyber Tabletops, in support of Operational Testing, Developmental Testing, risk reduction events, or other events, as assigned. UseOPTEVFOR
provided and NAO approved commercial and open-source network cyber assessment tools (e.g. Core Impact, Nmap, Burp, Metasploit, and Nessus). Employee ethical hacking expertise to exploit discovered vulnerabilities and misconfigurations associated with but not limited to operating systems (Windows, Linux, etc.), protocols (HTTP, FTP, etc.), and network security services (PKI, HTTPS, etc.) to accomplish test objectives Be able to accomplish testing independently and provide direction to basic and intermediate operators Ensure tests are conducted safely, in accordance with the test plan, andOPTEVFOR
policies are adhered to Follow Joint Forces Headquarters (JFHQ)-DODIN deconfliction procedures Verify collected data for accuracy and completeness Participate in the post-test iterative process, including generation of documents (e.g. deficiency/risk sheets). Document lessons learned. Participate in capture the flag events, cyber off sites, external engagements such as red team huddles and red team technical exchange meetings; develop required products and materials in support of these events. AttendOPTEVFOR
required meetings in support of OT&E. Generate and update documentation to maintain DCAT authorization compliance per DoDI 8585.0. Requirements Minimum 6 years' experience performing any combination of: penetration testing, red teaming, or exploitation development. Minimum 6 years' with proficiency in leading red team operators in penetration testing/red teaming to accomplish assigned test objectives. Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), OSCE, GX-PT, GXPM, PNPT, orHTB CPTS
required. Proficient in multiple offensive tools, including: Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Core Impact, Burp Suite, Nessus, SharpHoundBloodHound Ability to validate functionality and safety of offensive tools (e.g. exploits) given the source code and document the results. Ability to detect malicious activity of a program using dynamic analysis techniques and document the results. Independently operate to conduct penetration testing/red teaming to accomplish assigned test objectives. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite to include Teams or similar workplace chat and videoconferencing tools. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Summary Tharros combines extensive cyber defense knowledge with the world's preeminent vulnerability expertise to identify and defend against attacks before they become problems. Working at mission speed, we harden mission systems faster and secure them for longer, so agencies never lose the mission edge. Tharros lifts the veil of enterprise cybersecurity to detect zero days before they affect you, enabling mission maneuverability and the confidence to move missions forward. In the ever-evolving realm of cyberspace, we are dedicated to becoming the paramount defender in the 5th warfighting domain. By pioneering innovative security solutions and fostering an environment of continuous learning and vigilance, we aim to protect the interests of our nation's security. Our commitment to excellence in cybersecurity will establish new benchmarks, transforming the digital landscape into a secure and thriving frontier for future generations. Tharros. See Everything. Secure Anything. Tharros is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.group id:
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