Penetration Tester (Mid - Senior) with Security Clearance
Company: Peraton
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
About Peraton Peraton is a next-generation national security
company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and
extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxyAs the world's
leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise
IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions
and technologies to protect our nation and alliesPeraton operates
at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional
threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and
cyberspaceThe company serves as a valued partner to essential
government agencies and supports every branch of the U.Sarmed
forcesEach day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the
most daunting challenges facing our customersVisit peraton.com to
learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and
secure.
Responsibilities Peraton is seeking a Penetration Tester who will
have the opportunity to provide support to technical processes and
technical management processes in support of comprehensive test and
evaluation associated with test support, operational verification
of installations and support effortsWhat you'll do: The Mid-Senior
Penetration Tester is also responsible for the following but not
limited to:
* Provide support to the ISSO team through capability enhancement
and reporting.
* Perform and report on penetration testing of systems including
cloud to satisfy the NIST 800-53 CA-8 security control and using
methodologies that may include, NIST SP 800-115, Penetration
Testing Execution Standard (PTES), and Information Systems Security
Assessment Framework (ISSAF).
* Provide penetration testing services for USAID Business Service
systems across all SDLC stages following NIST 800-37 RMF
guidelines.--- Assess the current state of the customer's system
security by identifying all vulnerabilities and security measures
to help the customer perform analysis and mitigation of security
vulnerabilities.
* Conduct security testing assessments to mimic real-world attacks
to identify methods for circumventing the security features of an
application, system, or network.
* Collaborate with the government to perform penetration testing or
facilitate penetration testing by an independent source and
security assessment activities in accordance with FedRAMP
requirements.
* Assist in the resolution of POA&Ms as measured by penetration
testing and various audits to meet OMB/GAO/DHS compliance
standards.
* Conducting penetration test based on results of network mapping,
vulnerability scanning, operating systems security, phishing
exercise, web, database, and wireless assessments.
* Support and follow National Institute of Standards and Technology
(NIST) 800 Series publications on Federal IT Security and Network
Infrastructure policy.
* Facilitate meetings with government representatives to identify
the parameters of the penetration testing and requirements for
daily reports designed to identify progress on discovered
issues.
* Incorporate raw data gathered during the penetration test in the
Final Assessment Report as the basis for a brief/presentation to
executive leadership*Contingent on Contract Award* Qualifications
Required Qualifications:--- Bachelor's degree with 5 to 11 years,
or master's degree with 3 to 9 years, or PhD with 1 to 6 years of
experience is required; four (4) years of experience can be
substituted in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
* Basic understanding of networking and security principles.
* Familiar in evaluating system security configurations and
familiarity in evaluating findings and performing root cause.
* Experience with penetration testing and program assessment such
as SIMS Above-Site.
* U.SCitizen; eligible for U.SSecret Security Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:--- Active Secret Security Clearance.
* CompTIA PenTest+Benefits: At Peraton, our benefits are designed
to help keep you at your best, beyond the work you do with us
dailyWe are fully committed to the growth of our employeesFrom
fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition
assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you
all the way Target Salary Range $112,000 - $179,000This represents
the typical salary range for this position based on experience and
other factorsSCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range EEO An Equal
Opportunity Employer including Disability/VeteranOur Values
Benefits At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at
your best beyond the work you do with us dailyWe're fully committed
to the growth of our employeesFrom fully comprehensive medical
plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility
treatment, we are there to support you all the way.--- Paid
Time-Off and Holidays
* Retirement
* Life & Disability Insurance
* Career Development
* Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Financing
* Paid Parental Leave
* Additional Benefits
* Medical, Dental, & Vision Care
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