Network Penetration Tester at Booz Allen Hamilton – US, VA, Chantilly (15059 Conference Ctr Dr)

Network Penetration Tester

Key role:

Work with a broad range of clients, including Fortune 100 companies, to identify security vulnerabilities through offensive security operations. Work directly with client leadership and technical security personnel to lead network penetration testing, application testing, and red and purple team engagements across a wide range of scenarios. Work with a team of 10+ experienced security testing professionals to enhance existing service offerings and security testing capabilities and perform hands-on technical testing. Perform planning, reconnaissance, and exploitation across multiple environments, including complex Active Directory and mixed Windows and nix environments. 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 conducting cutting-edge research, and foster an environment of innovation and knowledge sharing. Due to the nature of the work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

Basic requirements:

• 2+ years of experience performing offensive security testing
• Experience in deploying, managing, and troubleshooting including Kali and Ubuntu as an attack platform
• Experience working in a Windows environment and with Active Directory attack path enumeration
• Experience in identifying and exploiting security vulnerabilities
• Experience with network vulnerability assessments, web application security testing, network penetration testing, red teaming, security operations or threat hunting
• Experience in reporting vulnerabilities and developing recommendations
• Ability to perform, oversee and provide feedback on network penetration testing services
• HS diploma or GED

Additional qualifications:

• Experience working in a commercial consulting or professional services environment
• Experience in implementing attacker infrastructure in cloud environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a 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 employment

Compensation

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s specific combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The expected compensation range for this position is $60,400.00 – $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 employee compensation package. This vacancy will close in 90 days from the date posted.

Working model
In our people-centric culture, flexibility and collaboration are paramount, whether in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you will periodically work from a Booz Allen location or at a customer site.
• If this position is listed as on-site, you will work in person with colleagues and clients as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

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