- Perform penetration testing on networks, applications (including APIs, mobile apps, and web apps)
- Utilize social engineering techniques
- Provide mentoring to junior staff
- Support Red Team operations
- Develop and refine penetration testing methodologies, tools, and techniques
- Advise customers on details of vulnerabilities, remediation strategies, and compliance requirements
- Prepare final deliverables for delivery to customers
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with customers and stakeholders
- Lead and coordinate project readiness with internal teams and customers
- Resolve client and project issues/blockers
- Pursue continuous professional development in achieving industry specific certifications
- Perform project readouts with customers
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; or 5+ years of equivalent job experience in penetration testing
- 4+ years of professional services experience (consulting)
- 5+ years of web application and network penetration testing experience
- Proficient in at least one or more scripting languages (i.e., bash, python, PowerShell, ruby, etc.)
- Strong technical acumen with regards to penetration testing methodologies
- Strong understanding of security principles and methodologies
- Familiarity with best practices frameworks such as OWASP, OSSTMM, or PTES
- Ability to work in a SCIF in Northern Virginia or Seattle, Washington
- Active Top Secret clearance or ability to get a Top Secret clearance
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in penetration testing methodologies, tools, and techniques, with a strong focus on web application and network security. Capable of mentoring junior staff and advising clients on vulnerabilities and remediation strategies while maintaining positive stakeholder relationships.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Penetration Testing
- Web Application Security
- Network Security
- Scripting Languages
- Top Secret Clearance
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Penetration Testing Methodologies
- Social Engineering Techniques
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Remediation Strategies
- Continuous Professional Development
- Project Coordination
- Client Issue Resolution
- Security Principles
- API Security
- Mobile Application Security
Soft Skills
- Mentoring
- Relationship Building
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Team Collaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Security
- Top Secret Clearance
Industry Keywords
- Red Team Operations
- Professional Services
- Consulting
- SCIF
- Compliance Requirements
Tools & Technologies
- OWASP
- OSSTMM
- PTES
- Bash
- Python
- PowerShell
- Ruby