Type of Requisition:
RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI + PolygraphClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + PolygraphPublic Trust/Other Required:
NoneJob Family:
Cyber and IT Risk ManagementJob Qualifications:
Skills:
Cybersecurity Risk Management, Information Systems, SecurityCertifications:
NoneExperience:
4 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:
YesJob Description:
Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Penetration Tester supporting customer activities. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Penetration Tester, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Penetration Tester joining our highly skilled team to be a premier provider of cyber security services to the customer. We provide consummate cyber security risk management “as a service” platform across multiple fabrics and centers. We have responsibility to ensure operational IT capabilities provide the client with necessary timeliness, accuracy and security of information demanded from all our highly professional roles. Be the change, lead our change – join us!
HOW A PENETRATION TESTER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Conduct internal and external penetration testing of networks, web applications, databases, and cloud services
- Manually exploit and compromise networks, web applications, databases, and cloud services to include privilege escalation and lateral movement
- Identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and compliance issues
- Write final reports, defend all findings to include the risk or vulnerability, mitigation strategies, and references
- Ability to meet and coordinate with various audiences to include developers, system administrators, project managers, and senior government stakeholders
- Provide security recommendations for developers, system administrators, project managers, and senior government stakeholders
- Report vulnerabilities identified during security assessments
- Write penetration testing Rules of Engagements (RoE), Test Plans, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Produce actionable, threat-based reports on security testing results
- Conduct security reviews, technical research, and provide reporting to increase security defense mechanisms
- Experience with NIST 800-53 and Risk Management Framework
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
- Education: Bachelor's Degree (Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline)
- Required Experience: 4+ yrs
- Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph
- Required Technical Skills:
- Experience with NIST 800-53, NIST 800-115, and Risk Management Framework
- Desired Certifications:
- CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker Certification, CPT - Certified Penetration Tester
- Desired Skills:
- Certifications: CEH – Certified Ethical Hacker Certification, CPT – Certified Penetration Tester
- Strong writing skills
- Experience with AWS Cloud Security
- Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with active polygraph
- Location: McLean, VA - On Customer Site
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
- 401K with company match
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
- Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
- Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
- Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
#WeAreGDIT
#JET
#GDITEnhanced2026
#VA_2026Alumni
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Travel Required:
Less than 10%Telecommuting Options:
OnsiteWork Location:
USA VA McLeanAdditional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.About Our Work:
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events atgdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected VeteransSkills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or closely related discipline
- 4+ years of related experience
- Top Secret SCI with Polygraph (must currently possess/active)
- US Citizenship
- Experience with NIST 800-53, NIST 800-115, and Risk Management Framework
- Ability to conduct internal and external penetration testing of networks, web applications, databases, and cloud services, including exploitation, privilege escalation, and lateral movement
- Onsite work in McLean, VA (customer site)
- Strong writing skills
- Experience with AWS Cloud Security
- CEH or CPT certification
General Dynamics Information Technology Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Affordable Benefits — Pay and benefits are described as good or okay in multiple places, and the overall package is often portrayed as acceptable even when base pay is not viewed as top-tier.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision plan options are presented as comprehensive, with additional protections like disability and life insurance contributing to a well-rounded health and protection offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company match is consistently highlighted as part of the total rewards package, supporting longer-term financial planning.
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What We Do
We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.
