Network Penetration Tester
Key Role:
Work with a wide variety of clients, including Fortune 100 companies, to identify security vulnerabilities through offensive security operations. Interface directly with client leadership and technical security staff to lead network penetration testing, application testing and red and purple team engagements in a wide variety of scenarios. Work with a team of 10+ seasoned security testing professionals to enhance existing services offerings and security testing capabilities and conduct hands-on technical testing. Conduct planning, reconnaissance, and exploitation within multiple environments, including complex Active Directory and mixed Windows and nix environment. Develop comprehensive and accurate reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences. Identify and communicate findings and strategy effectively to client stakeholders, including technical staff, executive leadership, and legal counsel. Apply security testing and penetration testing techniques and mindset to a wide range of projects, become part of a team of security enthusiasts that perform cutting-edge research, and promote an environment of innovation and knowledge sharing. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.
Basic Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience with conducting offensive security testing
- Experience with using, administering, and troubleshooting, including Kali and Ubuntu as an attack platform
- Experience working in a Windows environment and with Active Directory attack path enumeration
- Experience with security vulnerability identification and exploitation
- Experience with network vulnerability assessments, web application security testing, network penetration testing, red teaming, security operations or threat hunt
- Experience reporting vulnerabilities and developing recommendations
- Ability to perform, oversee and provide feedback on network penetration testing services
- HS diploma or GED
Additional Qualifications:
- Experience with working in a commercial consulting or professional services environment
- Experience deploying attacker infrastructure in cloud environments
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar field
- CISSP, CEH, OSCP, CRTO, GPEN, GXPN, OSCE, OSWE, GCIH, or GWAPT certification
- Ability to obtain OSCP or CRTO certification within one year of hire date
Compensation
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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $60,400.00 to $137,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
- If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
- If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
EEO Commitment
We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
