Penetration Tester

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Southern Pines, NC
101K-183K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Software
The Role
The Penetration Tester will establish and lead pen testing programs for the CISA SOC, conduct various penetration tests including web applications and networks, provide expert guidance, and ensure alignment with security best practices.
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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

The Digital Modernization Sector brings together our digital transformation and IT programs, allowing us to better serve our customers through scale and repeatability. Leidos has a critical need for a Lead Penetration Tester to support the DHS CISA SOC.

The mission of CISA is to support the Department’s implementation of all applicable regulatory requirements including the Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA), relevant Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars, Executive Orders, Federal laws, directives, policies, and regulations. The CISA ESOC  team is responsible for pen testing resources and support for public facing sites as well as high value assets within the department. The Pen Tester will establish a pen testing program for use throughout CISA, complete hands on pen testing capabilities, and communicates recommended solutions for addressing findings from a pen test. This position is fully remote for the foreseeable future except as needed for testing requirements. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

  • Candidate will conduct penetration testing using best practices and tool usage. 

  • Candidate will have experience conducting penetration testing in the following disciplines, web application testing, network pen testing, API and cloud based penetration testing in Azure or AWS.

  • Candidate will work within the guidance to safely support penetration testing operations as part of a managed team. 

  • Detailed knowledge of web application and network based penetration testing security tools. 

  • Provide guidance to the customer regarding penetration testing and vulnerability assessment industry best practices. 

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelors’ degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 8-12 years of pen testing experience; or 8 years of professional experience with a Masters’ degree. Additional years of experience and or security certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.

  • Must be able to obtain a CISA EOD 

  • 5+ years in Pen Testing and Vulnerability Assessment 

  • 5+ years of professional experience in incident detection and response, malware analysis, or cyber forensics. 

  • Experience with any three of the seven tools listed below: 

  • Kali Linux 

  • Metaspoilt 

  • Burp suite  

  • Cobalt Strike 

  • Tenable Nessus 

  • Web Inspect 

  • Scuba 

  • App detective 

  • PACU 

  • AWS CLI 

  • Scout Suite 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Prior DHS IT security and/or audit experience preferred. 

  • Prior System Administrator experience a plus. 

  • Previous IT experience is preferred, specifically 7 years of professional experience in a Computer Science discipline is ideal. 

  • Penetration testing experience with Kubernetes and or Docker 

  • Mobile Application penetration testing experience 

  • Wireless penetration testing experience 

  • DHS Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (RVA) Operator certified. 

 

Original Posting Date:2024-11-01

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:Pay Range $104,650.00 - $189,175.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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The Company
Alexandria, VA
27,104 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

We Are Leidos

For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world.

OUR MISSION
Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020.

Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.

Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.

Your most important work is ahead.

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