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Red Team Penetration Tester (Top Secret SCI Clearance Required) / 13 hours ago
Php-Jobs, East Waterford, Pennsylvania, United States, 17021
Red Team Penetration Tester (Top Secret SCI Clearance Required)
SimVentions, consistently recognized as one of Virginia's Best Places to Work, seeks an experienced professional to join our team as a Red Team Penetration Tester. This role focuses on conducting penetration testing and offensive cybersecurity operations targeting U.S. Government and DoD systems. You will collaborate closely with Blue Team and Cybersecurity professionals to significantly enhance overall cyber posture.
Note:
This position is contingent upon contract award, anticipated in August 2026.
Clearance and Travel An
ACTIVE Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
is required. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens and will be subject to a security investigation.
Travel: Negligible
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct offensive cybersecurity operations and penetration testing (PENTEST).
Debug and reverse engineer software.
Analyze system logs, including Windows Events, Linux syslog's, boot logs, and dmesg logs.
Program and debug Web 2.0, Java, Perl, Ada, C++, and Tool Command Language (tcl/tk) scripts and GUIs using Microsoft Visual tel and Rational ClearCase for software configuration management.
Recommend software modifications to systems to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
Operate and administrate computer systems running HP-UX, UNIX, Solaris, Linux, and Microsoft Windows.
Identify security flaws in compiled and human readable source code.
Understand and utilize code for real-time VxWorks and Lynx OS operating systems, Common Object Resource Broker Architecture (CORBA), firewalls, and networking protocols.
Implement NSA approved encryption technologies and devices, and apply DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
Apply virtual hosting, server technology, and deceptive technology (e.g., honey pots) in system architectures.
Participate in Code Reviews and perform Static Source Code Analysis.
Author recommendations for improving software and code design.
Contribute to a System Security Administrator and Operators Manual (SSAOM).
Required Skills & Experience:
Five (5) years of experience in software engineering applied to program development, or modeling and simulation applied to DoD or Information Technology systems.
Proficiency in Linux and Windows operating systems.
Strong working knowledge of common Penetration Testing (PENTEST) tools: Kali, Metasploit, NMAP, Cobalt Strike.
Expertise in Red Team Operations.
Experience in Tool/Software Development (exploits/malware, C2, reverse engineering, bug bounties).
Programming languages: Python, C, C Sharp, C++, Go, Perl, Powershell.
Experience with Web Dev/Web App Dev/Web Penetration testing.
Familiarity with virtualization and networking technologies: NSX, vCenter, vRealize Suite, Horizon View (VDI), PAN-OS, FirePower, Nexus, IOS, ASA, ONTAP, SnapMirror.
Expertise in Identity and Access Management: Active-Directory, Entra ID (Azure AD), SSO, MFA, Azure application integration, Identity Federation.
Automation skills using Powershell, PowerAutomate, Logic Apps, Graph API.
Experience managing Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft 365 in a hybrid environment.
Experience with Palo Alto, Cisco, VMWare, NetApp, and Microsoft products.
Experience extending or integrating on premises AD with Entra ID, and managing identity and access in Microsoft Entra ID.
Experience conducting Red Team operations in an MDE environment.
Cloud experience: AWS, Cloud Audit, Serverless and Microservice Architecture.
Experience working with AWS services (EC2, S3, KMS, RDS) and relevant security best practices.
Experience with Web Services penetration testing (RESTful and SOAP) and Web Authentication protocols (e.g. OAuth2, SAML, LDAP).
Database and scripting knowledge: PHP, ASP, SQL db's, Java, HTML, No SQL.
Required Certifications: Minimum certification one of the following:
Security+, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP
Minimum certification as a penetration tester and possess one of the following certificates:
Offensive Security Certs:
Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE), Offensive Security Exploitation Expert (OSEE), Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP)
SANS Certs:
SEC560 - Network Penetration testing and Ethical Hacking (GPEN Certification), SEC542 - Web App Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking (GWAPT Certification), SEC660 - Advance Penetration Testing. Exploit Writing, and Ethical Hacking (GXPN Certification), SEC642 - Advanced Web App Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking, SEC564 - Red Team Operations and Threat Emulation
OSD Sponsored Cyber Operation Academy Course (COAC) graduates.
Capture the Flag (CTF) participation (DEFCON, Over-The-Wire (OTW), Hack the Box, USS Secure CTF's).
Security research resulting in a Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE).
Education High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Compensation The projected annual compensation range for this position is $90,000-$150,000 (USD). Compensation is determined by factors including experience, education, training, security clearance, skills, and competencies.
Benefits SimVentions is committed to supporting the total well-being of our employees and their families. We offer:
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Competitive 401(k) programs
Retirement and Financial Counselors
Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
Continuing Education Assistance
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)
Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling
Supplemental Benefit Program
Why Work for SimVentions? SimVentions offers a family-friendly atmosphere where employee-owners are encouraged to imagine, create, explore, discover, and do great things together.
Support Our Warfighters:
Provide relevant, game-changing solutions to the U.S. military.
Drive Customer Success:
Deliver innovative products and solutions, allowing you to grow, have a voice, and make an impact.
Get Involved in Giving Back:
Diverse service opportunities are offered throughout the year.
Build Innovative Technology:
Work on cutting-edge technology that directly impacts customer success.
Work with Brilliant People:
Collaborate with experienced, creative individuals passionate about their work.
Create Meaningful Solutions:
Solve challenging and meaningful requirements as a trusted partner to customers.
Employees who join SimVentions will enjoy additional perks like:
Employee Ownership: Help build YOUR company.
Family focus: Recognition of the importance of family time.
Culture: A culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
Dress code: Business casual.
Resources: Excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities.
Open communication: An environment where your voice matters.
Corporate Fellowship: Opportunities to participate in company sports teams and employee-led interest groups.
Employee Appreciation: Multiple corporate events (Holiday Events, Company Picnic, Imagineering Day, etc.).
Founding Partner of the FredNats Baseball team: Equitable distribution of tickets for every home game from our private suite.
Food: We have a lot of food around here!
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Note:
This position is contingent upon contract award, anticipated in August 2026.
Clearance and Travel An
ACTIVE Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
is required. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens and will be subject to a security investigation.
Travel: Negligible
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct offensive cybersecurity operations and penetration testing (PENTEST).
Debug and reverse engineer software.
Analyze system logs, including Windows Events, Linux syslog's, boot logs, and dmesg logs.
Program and debug Web 2.0, Java, Perl, Ada, C++, and Tool Command Language (tcl/tk) scripts and GUIs using Microsoft Visual tel and Rational ClearCase for software configuration management.
Recommend software modifications to systems to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
Operate and administrate computer systems running HP-UX, UNIX, Solaris, Linux, and Microsoft Windows.
Identify security flaws in compiled and human readable source code.
Understand and utilize code for real-time VxWorks and Lynx OS operating systems, Common Object Resource Broker Architecture (CORBA), firewalls, and networking protocols.
Implement NSA approved encryption technologies and devices, and apply DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
Apply virtual hosting, server technology, and deceptive technology (e.g., honey pots) in system architectures.
Participate in Code Reviews and perform Static Source Code Analysis.
Author recommendations for improving software and code design.
Contribute to a System Security Administrator and Operators Manual (SSAOM).
Required Skills & Experience:
Five (5) years of experience in software engineering applied to program development, or modeling and simulation applied to DoD or Information Technology systems.
Proficiency in Linux and Windows operating systems.
Strong working knowledge of common Penetration Testing (PENTEST) tools: Kali, Metasploit, NMAP, Cobalt Strike.
Expertise in Red Team Operations.
Experience in Tool/Software Development (exploits/malware, C2, reverse engineering, bug bounties).
Programming languages: Python, C, C Sharp, C++, Go, Perl, Powershell.
Experience with Web Dev/Web App Dev/Web Penetration testing.
Familiarity with virtualization and networking technologies: NSX, vCenter, vRealize Suite, Horizon View (VDI), PAN-OS, FirePower, Nexus, IOS, ASA, ONTAP, SnapMirror.
Expertise in Identity and Access Management: Active-Directory, Entra ID (Azure AD), SSO, MFA, Azure application integration, Identity Federation.
Automation skills using Powershell, PowerAutomate, Logic Apps, Graph API.
Experience managing Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft 365 in a hybrid environment.
Experience with Palo Alto, Cisco, VMWare, NetApp, and Microsoft products.
Experience extending or integrating on premises AD with Entra ID, and managing identity and access in Microsoft Entra ID.
Experience conducting Red Team operations in an MDE environment.
Cloud experience: AWS, Cloud Audit, Serverless and Microservice Architecture.
Experience working with AWS services (EC2, S3, KMS, RDS) and relevant security best practices.
Experience with Web Services penetration testing (RESTful and SOAP) and Web Authentication protocols (e.g. OAuth2, SAML, LDAP).
Database and scripting knowledge: PHP, ASP, SQL db's, Java, HTML, No SQL.
Required Certifications: Minimum certification one of the following:
Security+, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP
Minimum certification as a penetration tester and possess one of the following certificates:
Offensive Security Certs:
Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE), Offensive Security Exploitation Expert (OSEE), Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP)
SANS Certs:
SEC560 - Network Penetration testing and Ethical Hacking (GPEN Certification), SEC542 - Web App Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking (GWAPT Certification), SEC660 - Advance Penetration Testing. Exploit Writing, and Ethical Hacking (GXPN Certification), SEC642 - Advanced Web App Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking, SEC564 - Red Team Operations and Threat Emulation
OSD Sponsored Cyber Operation Academy Course (COAC) graduates.
Capture the Flag (CTF) participation (DEFCON, Over-The-Wire (OTW), Hack the Box, USS Secure CTF's).
Security research resulting in a Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE).
Education High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Compensation The projected annual compensation range for this position is $90,000-$150,000 (USD). Compensation is determined by factors including experience, education, training, security clearance, skills, and competencies.
Benefits SimVentions is committed to supporting the total well-being of our employees and their families. We offer:
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Competitive 401(k) programs
Retirement and Financial Counselors
Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
Continuing Education Assistance
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)
Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling
Supplemental Benefit Program
Why Work for SimVentions? SimVentions offers a family-friendly atmosphere where employee-owners are encouraged to imagine, create, explore, discover, and do great things together.
Support Our Warfighters:
Provide relevant, game-changing solutions to the U.S. military.
Drive Customer Success:
Deliver innovative products and solutions, allowing you to grow, have a voice, and make an impact.
Get Involved in Giving Back:
Diverse service opportunities are offered throughout the year.
Build Innovative Technology:
Work on cutting-edge technology that directly impacts customer success.
Work with Brilliant People:
Collaborate with experienced, creative individuals passionate about their work.
Create Meaningful Solutions:
Solve challenging and meaningful requirements as a trusted partner to customers.
Employees who join SimVentions will enjoy additional perks like:
Employee Ownership: Help build YOUR company.
Family focus: Recognition of the importance of family time.
Culture: A culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
Dress code: Business casual.
Resources: Excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities.
Open communication: An environment where your voice matters.
Corporate Fellowship: Opportunities to participate in company sports teams and employee-led interest groups.
Employee Appreciation: Multiple corporate events (Holiday Events, Company Picnic, Imagineering Day, etc.).
Founding Partner of the FredNats Baseball team: Equitable distribution of tickets for every home game from our private suite.
Food: We have a lot of food around here!
#J-18808-Ljbffr