Senior Penetration Tester


Stellar IT Solution
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Skills
- VPN
- DNS
- TCP/IP
- Firewalls
- DHCP
- IDS/IPS o Windows
Summary
Senior Penetration Tester
Location 1915 Health Services Way Raleigh, NC 27607 Hybrid
Duration: 12 Months
Job Description:
Seeking a Senior Penetration Tester to conduct authorized network & infrastructure penetration testing to identify, validate, & demonstrate security weaknesses.
Complete Description:
The Senior Penetration Testing Contractor will:
- Plan and execute internal and external penetration tests for network and infrastructure environments
- Perform vulnerability identification, validation, and controlled exploitation
- Assess security posture across:
- Network devices (firewalls, routers, switches)
- On-premise servers and operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix)
- Active Directory and identity infrastructure
- Remote access solutions and VPNs
- Cloud environments (where applicable)
- Simulate advanced threat actor techniques including:
- Privilege escalation
- Lateral movement
- Credential compromise
- Persistence mechanisms
- Evaluate security configurations and control effectiveness
- Conduct testing in accordance with approved Rules of Engagement
- Prepare and deliver formal penetration testing reports suitable for executive, audit, and technical audiences
- Support remediation validation and follow-up testing as required
Skills:
|
Skill |
Required / Desired |
Amount of Experience |
Consultant’s Experience |
|
Minimum 7–10 years of hands-on experience in penetration testing or offensive security |
Required |
7 |
Years |
|
Demonstrated expertise in network and infrastructure security testing |
Required |
7 |
Years |
|
Strong understanding of: o TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, firewalls, IDS/IPS o Windows and Linux system internals o Active Directory attack paths and defen |
Required |
8 |
Years |
|
Advanced proficiency with penetration testing tools such as: o Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit, Burp Suite o BloodHound, NetExec,PingCastel Analysis tools |
Required |
7 |
Years |
|
Experience producing standard penetration testing reports |
Required |
7 |
Years |
|
Familiarity with security frameworks and standards, including: o NIST SP 800-53, 800-115, 800-61 o MITRE ATT&CK o OWASP Testing Guide |
Required |
7 |
Years |
|
Experience working within regulated or high-security environments |
Required |
7 |
Years |
|
Strong understanding of legal, ethical, and compliance requirements for penetration testing |
Required |
5 |
Years |
Occasional State Wide might be required to visit the counties. Drivers licence is required
- Dice Id: 90962942
- Position Id: 9682-8283-
- Posted 8 hours ago
Company Info
Since inception, Stellar IT Solutions, has established itself as a prominent player in providing technology solutions and human capital services. Over the past 20 years, through various affiliated entities, the management team has placed and guided over 1,000 highly skilled and certified professionals as key members of our client s end to end IT and business solution projects. Stellar IT's leadership team has experience in guiding highly skilled and certified professionals and delivering end-to-end IT and business consulting services and transformation projects across Financial Services, Telecom, Government and Health care verticals across the globe with specialization in the following areas -
Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence
Big Data & Analytics
Data Management
Custom Application Development
Solution Architecture * Engineering Services
CRM & ERP
Mobility
Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence
Quality Assurance
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