Senior Penetration Tester Job at George Consulting Ltd in North Charleston

North Charleston, United States | Posted on 10/07/2025 George Consulting iscommitted to creating a diverse environment and is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexualorientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, orveteran status. Job Description JobDescription: George Consulting isseeking a Senior Penetration Tester that will lead advanced offensive securityassessments in support of Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity missions.The role involves planning and executing penetration tests, identifying andexploiting complex vulnerabilities, providing strategic recommendations, andsupporting RMF authorization activities. The ideal candidate is a technicalleader with extensive hands-on testing experience and a strong understanding ofDoD cybersecurity frameworks, tools, and compliance requirements. Roles and Responsibilities Leadand execute penetration testing engagements on DoD networks, systems,applications, and cloud environments. Identify,exploit, and validate vulnerabilities using manual and automated techniques. Developand present proof-of-concept exploits demonstrating operational and missionimpact. Producedetailed technical reports and executive briefings outlining findings andremediation recommendations. SupportRMF and eMASS documentation, providing risk analysis and testing evidence. Advisesystem owners and cybersecurity teams on remediation strategies and defensiveimprovements. Mentorjunior testers and contribute to red team methodology development. Staycurrent on adversary TTPs, emerging threats, and DoD cybersecurity standards. Ableto work independently with limited direction and be self-motivated. Ableto work with other contractor teammates and customers daily. Ableto work closely with customers to ensure deliverables meet their expectationsand arrive in a timely manner. Attendand actively participate in team meetings. THISPOSITION REQUIRES AN ACTIVE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TOP SECRET OR SECRET SECURITYCLEARANCE. Required Skills & Experience Active DoD Secret clearance (TS/SCIpreferred). Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity,Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of penetration testing oroffensive security experience, including leading engagements. Current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level IIIor CSSP Analyst/Tester certification (e.g., CASP+, CISSP, CEH, OSCP, GPEN,GXPN). Advanced proficiency with tools suchas Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp Suite, BloodHound, Cobalt Strike, Nmap, andNessus. Strong knowledge of Windows/Linuxsystems, Active Directory, network protocols, and cloud/virtualizedenvironments. Experience with DISA STIGs,HBSS/ACAS, and DoD cyber ranges. Familiarity with Zero Trustarchitectures and DoD cybersecurity reference models. Scripting or development skills inPython, PowerShell, or Bash. Experience with exploit development,reverse engineering, or ICS/SCADA testing. Prior support to major DoD programoffices (e.g., NIWC, NAVAIR, PMA). Experience mentoring or managingtechnical teams. Excellent written and verbalcommunication skills, including briefing senior leadership. George Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr