Penetration Tester

Beltsville, MD, US • Posted 30+ days ago • Updated 9 hours ago

Contract Independent

On-site

Judge Group, Inc.

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Job Details

Skills

Cyber Security
Mapping
Test Plans
Management
FOCUS
Testing
Test Methods
Social Engineering
Reporting
Security Clearance
Regulatory Compliance
FISMA
FedRAMP
Penetration Testing
Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows
Linux
OS X
Python
Windows PowerShell
Bash
Scripting
Network
Web Testing
Web Applications
Active Directory
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud
Google Cloud Platform
OSCP
Certified Ethical Hacker
GPEN
Soft Skills
Report Writing
Communication
Collaboration
Team Leadership
Privacy
Marketing

Summary

Location: Beltsville, MD
Description: The Judge Group is currently seeking a Penetration Tester with an active secret clearance to support a classified customer in Beltsville, Md. This position is fully onsite. For immediate consideration email your resume to
- Robbie Kissinger

Duties:

Provide penetration testing services using a variety of tactics, techniques, and procedures to identify exploitable vulnerabilities in networks and systems while also measuring compliance with organizational security policies, testing whether staff are aware of security issues, and ultimately determining the organization's risk to cybersecurity threats.
Perform network mapping and reconnaissance, document Rules of Engagement to guide the scope, develops test plan, and assists with acquiring management approval.
External Testing: Conduct a variety of penetration tests based on system's criticality, test objectives, and organization's requirements to include:
Working with IT personnel to define scope for targeted testing
Mimicking an outside attacker to gain access to system and what information can be accessed.
Internal Testing: Mimic an outside an insider attack to determine risk employees with various access levels pose to the organization.
Red Team Testing: Focus testing activity towards accessing specific target datasets. Testing methodology should include crafted e-mails, custom public websites, exploit code, and social engineering.
Analyze test results, develop a report on discovered vulnerabilities, and provide risk-based recommendations to remediate those vulnerabilities.

Core Requirements

Active Security Clearance
Federal Contracting Experience
Familiarity with working in government environments, including compliance with NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP standards.

Technical Skills

Penetration Testing Tools
Vulnerability Remediation
Operating Systems Expertise
Deep understanding of Windows, Linux, and macOS internals.
Scripting & Programming
Experience with Python, PowerShell, Bash, or other scripting languages used in automation and exploit development.
Network & Web Application Testing
Ability to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in networks, APIs, and web applications (e.g., SQLi, XSS, CSRF).
Active Directory & Cloud Environments
Experience with AD enumeration and exploitation; familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.

Certifications (Preferred)

HVA Operator Certification strongly desired
OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)
CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
GPEN (GIAC Penetration Tester)
CPT (Certified Penetration Tester)

Soft Skills

Strong report writing and communication skills
Ability to brief technical findings to non-technical stakeholders
Team collaboration and red team/blue team coordination experience

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This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Please apply with us today!

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Dice Id: cxjudgpa
Position Id: 1116808
Posted 30+ days ago

Company Info

About Judge Group, Inc.

The Judge Group, is a leading professional services firm specializing in talent, technology, and learning solutions. We consult, staff, train, and solve. Through our work we make people and organizations better.

Our services are successfully delivered through a network of more than 30 offices across the United States, Canada, and India. The Judge Group is proud to partner with the best and brightest companies in business today, including over 60 of the Fortune 100. We serve organizations in financial services, healthcare, life sciences, insurance, government (including aerospace and defense), manufacturing, and technology and telecommunications.

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