SkyePoint Decisions
Cybersecurity
PenetrationTester
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“Penetration Tester at SkyePoint Decisions. Skills: Penetration testing, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability assessment, Red Teaming. Perform penetration tests. Lead penetration tests”
Industry & Context.
Identify vulnerabilities; Root cause analysis
U. S. citizenship required, Active Secret security clearance, Ability to obtain a final Top Secret security clearance, Onsite 5 days a week
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor of Science and 5 years of relevant experience in Cyber/IT, Master's of Science and 3 years of relevant experience in Cyber/IT, 4 years of additional IT security or penetration testing experience, Minimum of 2 years with penetration testing experience, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA-Security, CEH, CFR, Cloud+, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, SCYBER, Security+ CE, SSCP, Demonstrated experience with Kali Linux, Demonstrated penetration testing tools experience, Demonstrated ability in evaluating vulnerabilities, Demonstrated ability to lead a penetration test, U. S. citizenship required, Active Secret security clearance, Ability to obtain a final Top Secret security clearance
Nice to Have
Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance, CompTIA CASP+, ISC2 Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP), ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), ISC2 Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Hack the Box Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (CPTS), TCM Security Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT), GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN), Zero Point Security Red Team Ops II, Advanced understanding of NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), Advanced understanding of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process, Advanced understanding of Security principles, Advanced understanding of Networking principles, Advanced understanding of Common network protocols, Advanced understanding of Operating system principles, Advanced understanding of Data processing principles, Advanced understanding of Scripting and programming languages, Advanced understanding of Common application vulnerabilities, Advanced understanding of Common web application vulnerabilities, Advanced understanding of Active Directory (AD) enumeration, Advanced understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Advanced understanding of Cloud technologies and platforms
What You'll Do.
Perform penetration tests
Lead penetration tests
Assess security of customer systems
Identify vulnerabilities
Develop recommended remediations
Satisfy mandated NIST 800-53 security controls
Report findings to system owners
Demonstrate findings to system owners
Report findings to engineers
Demonstrate findings to engineers
Maintain Red Cell infrastructure
Develop tools to automate discovery
Modify tools to automate discovery
Develop tools to automate exploitation
Modify tools to automate exploitation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Guide Senior Penetration Testers; Guide Junior Penetration Testers
Full Job Description
SkyePoint Decisions is a leading Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering, Critical Infrastructure and Operations, and Applications Development and Maintenance IT service provider headquartered in Dulles, Virginia with operations across the U. S. We provide innovative enterprise-wide solutions as well as targeted services addressing the complex challenges faced by our federal government clients. Our focus is on enabling our clients to deliver their mission most efficiently and effectively – anytime, anywhere, securely. We combine technical expertise, mission awareness, and an empowered workforce to produce meaningful results. This is a contingent position based upon customer approval. SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Penetration Tester to support the Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission (DSCM) program providing leading cyber and technology security experience to enable innovative, effective, and secure business processes. This position is located in Arlington, VA and will be onsite 5 days a week. No hybrid/telework allowed. Responsibilities: Support the Red Cell Team by performing and leading penetration tests to assess the security of customer systems. Identify vulnerabilities and develop recommended remediations to satisfy mandated NIST 800-53 security controls. Report and demonstrate findings to system owners and engineers. Maintain Red Cell infrastructure. Develop or modify tools to automate discovery or exploitation. Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science and 5 years of relevant experience in Cyber/IT, or a Master's of Science and 3 years of relevant experience in Cyber/IT. In lieu of a degree, 4 years of additional IT security or penetration testing experience may be considered. Minimum of 2 years with penetration testing experience. Possess one of the following certifications, OR be able to obtain before start date: CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA-Security, CEH, CFR, Cloud+, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, SCYBER, Security+ CE, SSCP Demonstrated experience with Kali Linu
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