The Judge Group is hiring: Penetration Tester in Washington

Overview Role: Senior Penetration Tester – Software Assurance & Cybersecurity Clearance Required: Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility Location: Washington, DC (Fully Onsite) Duration: 12 months with potential to extend About the Role As a Senior Penetration Tester supporting DHS Intelligence Enterprise (IE), you will play a critical role in safeguarding national security systems. You’ll lead penetration testing, software assurance, and vulnerability assessments across enterprise environments, ensuring robust cybersecurity practices are embedded throughout Agile development lifecycles. Responsibilities Conduct penetration testing, software assurance, and vulnerability assessments for DHS IE systems. Analyze test results to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies. Produce detailed Software Assurance and Vulnerability Assessment Reports. Support software acceptance activities by identifying security risks and documenting completion criteria. Collaborate with DevSecOps teams to integrate cybersecurity into Agile development processes. Participate in cloud migration efforts, identifying security requirements and resolving technical challenges. Maintain and update software assurance SOPs in alignment with DHS and IC policies. Implement approved changes to testing processes and technologies; report metrics in Monthly Status Reports. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field. 8+ years of experience in enterprise security architecture and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud). Proven experience in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment. Strong understanding of penetration testing methodologies and tools. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with an attacker mindset. Effective communication skills for reporting findings and recommendations. Experience with security tools such as Kali Linux, Burp Suite Pro, Metasploit, and Tenable. Familiarity with operating systems including RHEL and Linux. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Quality Assurance Industries: Government Administration and Government Relations Services #J-18808-Ljbffr