Peraton
Jr Cyber Penetration Tester with Security Clearance
Peraton, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
Overview
Peraton is a next–generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. We deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces and partners with essential government agencies. This role is part of the Federal Strategic Cyber Group. Role
Position: Jr Cyber Penetration Tester Location: Rosslyn, VA. Situational Telework. Must be local to the job site. This Federal Strategic Cyber program provides technical, engineering, data analytics, cyber security, management, operational, logistical and administrative support to aid and advise the Cyber & Technology Security (CTS) Directorate, including protecting a global cyber infrastructure and identifying and responding to cyber risks and threats. Responsibilities
Support the Penetration Testing (Red Cell) Team. Assess the current state of the customer\'s system security by identifying all vulnerabilities and security measures. Help customers perform analysis and mitigation of security vulnerabilities. Perform and report on penetration testing of systems, including cloud, to satisfy the NIST 800–53 CA–8 security control and using methodologies such as NIST SP 800–115, Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES), and Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF). Stay abreast of current attack vectors and unique methods for exploitation of computer networks. Provide support to incident response teams through capability enhancement and reporting. Assist in maintaining Red Cell infrastructure. Develop or modify tools that automate discovery or exploitation (e.g. bash, Python, JavaScript, PowerShell). Qualifications
Bachelor\'s degree and 1 year of related experience or 4 years of related experience in lieu of the degree. Basic understanding of networking and security principles; experience evaluating system security configurations. Understanding of common Web Application vulnerabilities (SQLi, XSS, CSRF, HTTP Flooding). Experience with penetration testing tools (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap). Fundamentals of network routing & switching; ability to evaluate and analyze network device configurations. Demonstrated ability to work independently and/or in a small team. Must hold ONE of the following certifications: CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA–Security, CEH, CFR, Cloud+, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, or SCYBER. U.S. citizenship required; active Secret clearance. Preferred: Active Top Secret or TS/SCI. Compensation & Benefits
Target Salary Range: $66,000 – $106,000. Salary is determined by factors including scope of responsibilities, experience, education, knowledge, skills, and location. Depending on the position, overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus may be available. EEO
EOE: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Peraton is a next–generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. We deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces and partners with essential government agencies. This role is part of the Federal Strategic Cyber Group. Role
Position: Jr Cyber Penetration Tester Location: Rosslyn, VA. Situational Telework. Must be local to the job site. This Federal Strategic Cyber program provides technical, engineering, data analytics, cyber security, management, operational, logistical and administrative support to aid and advise the Cyber & Technology Security (CTS) Directorate, including protecting a global cyber infrastructure and identifying and responding to cyber risks and threats. Responsibilities
Support the Penetration Testing (Red Cell) Team. Assess the current state of the customer\'s system security by identifying all vulnerabilities and security measures. Help customers perform analysis and mitigation of security vulnerabilities. Perform and report on penetration testing of systems, including cloud, to satisfy the NIST 800–53 CA–8 security control and using methodologies such as NIST SP 800–115, Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES), and Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF). Stay abreast of current attack vectors and unique methods for exploitation of computer networks. Provide support to incident response teams through capability enhancement and reporting. Assist in maintaining Red Cell infrastructure. Develop or modify tools that automate discovery or exploitation (e.g. bash, Python, JavaScript, PowerShell). Qualifications
Bachelor\'s degree and 1 year of related experience or 4 years of related experience in lieu of the degree. Basic understanding of networking and security principles; experience evaluating system security configurations. Understanding of common Web Application vulnerabilities (SQLi, XSS, CSRF, HTTP Flooding). Experience with penetration testing tools (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap). Fundamentals of network routing & switching; ability to evaluate and analyze network device configurations. Demonstrated ability to work independently and/or in a small team. Must hold ONE of the following certifications: CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA–Security, CEH, CFR, Cloud+, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, or SCYBER. U.S. citizenship required; active Secret clearance. Preferred: Active Top Secret or TS/SCI. Compensation & Benefits
Target Salary Range: $66,000 – $106,000. Salary is determined by factors including scope of responsibilities, experience, education, knowledge, skills, and location. Depending on the position, overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus may be available. EEO
EOE: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
#J-18808-Ljbffr