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Verite Group, Inc.

Penetration Tester - R26-110

Verite Group, Inc., Columbia, Maryland, United States, 21046

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GRVTY, started with a simple, American idea: we do things not because they are easy but because they are hard. GRVTY exists to answer challenges for customers in defense, intelligence, homeland security—anyone whose job it is to advance America’s strategic position. The size of the challenge we face demands new skills, new backgrounds, and new thinking. That’s what we’re here to deliver, and when you work shoulder to shoulder with brilliant people tackling the most high-stakes challenges it’s invigorating. Our culture is built on collaboration, mission‑focused innovation, and a commitment to excellence, where every challenge we answer opens the door to a new possibility.

The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries, and we’re purpose‑built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world. We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense—including those still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on‑the‑ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.

Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision

Health Savings Account with company contribution

Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

401k with generous company match

Training and Development Opportunities

Award Programs

Variety of Company Sponsored Events

Penetration Tester Seeking a penetration tester to support a customer mission system. The successful candidate will conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing within the customer’s approved scope and authorities. The ideal candidate is familiar with Windows, Linux, and mobile OS environments and can perform detailed network and system security analysis.

Responsibilities

Penetrate desktops, servers, applications, operating systems, and security systems to obtain elevated access

Conduct black‑box testing on specialized communication and mission systems

Modify and develop exploits, payloads, and tooling to bypass antivirus, firewalls, hardening, and IDS/IPS

Perform reconnaissance, privilege escalation, persistence, lateral movement, and payload generation across multiple targets

Obfuscate or hide digital artifacts to test defensive visibility

Develop automation scripts and custom tools to support testing, including AI‑assisted security tools and workflows

Qualifications

3‑5 years of exploit development, computer/network security, or network traffic analysis using analytical tools

Experience with Kali Linux and Metasploit tools

Experience with programming/scripting: Python, PowerShell, Ruby, C, JavaScript, etc.

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Computer Forensics, Network Security, or equivalent technical experience

Expert knowledge of networking components/devices and various OS/applications in Linux and Windows environments

At least one of the following certifications: CISSP, OSCP, CEH, CEPT, GPEN, EnCE, GASF, GSFE

Demonstrated experience in three or more specific areas to include: analysis, network engineering, networking security, penetration testing, red teaming, hardware engineering, software reverse engineering, and computer exploitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Cybersecurity, Information Security, IT, EE, Network Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Clearance: TS/SCI

Work Location: Columbia, MD

Travel: 0%

Key Words: GPEN, OSCP

GRVTY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email recruiting@grvty.com with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days. Please review our current job openings and apply for the positions you believe may be a fit. If you are not an immediate fit, we will also keep your resume in our database for future opportunities.

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