Senior Penetration Tester

Hybrid in Raleigh, NC, US • Posted 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago

Contract W2

Contract Independent

50% Travel Required

Hybrid

$70 - $84/hr

Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

Penetration
network/infrastructure
TCP/IP
DNS
DHCP
VPN
firewalls
IDS/IPS
Windows/Linux
Nmap
Nessus
Metasploit
Burp Suite
BloodHound
NetExec
PingCastel
NIST SP 800-53/800-115/800-61

Summary

Job Title:

Location: Raleigh, NC - Hybrid

Interview Type: Both Phone and In Person

Description:

Seeking a Senior Penetration Tester to conduct authorized network & infrastructure penetration testing to identify, validate, & demonstrate security weaknesses.

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

Required/Desired Skills

Skill	Required /Desired	Amount	of 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

Thanks,

Sumit Kumar

Sr. US IT Recruiter

Email:

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Dice Id: 10453601
Position Id: 8907427
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