Penetration Testing SME

Who we are:

ShorePoint is a fast-growing, industry recognized and award-winning cybersecurity services firm with a focus on high-profile, high-threat, private and public-sector customers who demand experience and proven security models to protect their data. ShorePoint subscribes to a work hard, play hard mentality and celebrates individual and company successes. We are passionate about our mission and going above and beyond to deliver for our customers. We are equally passionate about an environment that supports creativity, accountability, diversity, inclusion and a focus on giving back to our community.

The Perks:

As recognized members of the Cyber Elite, we work together in partnership to defend our nation s critical infrastructure while building meaningful and exciting career development opportunities in a culture tailored to the individuals technical and professional growth. We are committed to the belief that our team members do their best work when they are happy and well cared for. In support of this philosophy, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including major carriers for health care providers. Highlighted benefits offered: 18 days of PTO, 11 holidays, 80% of insurance premium covered, 401k, continued education, certifications maintenance and reimbursement, and more.

Who we're looking for:

We are seeking a Penetration Testing SME for a potential opportunity to lead and execute penetration testing efforts on internal and external systems, applications and infrastructure. This role requires deep expertise in offensive security methods to uncover and report security weaknesses across digital and physical environments. The Penetration Testing SME demonstrates expert-level knowledge of penetration testing techniques, possesses strong analytical skills and has the ability to develop new testing approaches. This is a unique opportunity to shape the growth, development and culture of an exciting and fast-growing company in the cybersecurity market. Employment for this position is dependent on the successful award of the contract.

What you'll be doing:

• Conduct penetration tests on internal and external systems, networks, applications and other attack surfaces.
• Create and develop innovative testing methods to uncover security vulnerabilities.
• Perform physical security assessments of systems, servers and network devices to identify areas that require physical protection.
• Document testing results, findings and recommendations clearly and concisely for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with security teams to support remediation efforts and validate fixes.
• Stay current with evolving attack vectors, penetration tools and exploitation techniques.

What you need to know:

• Expert knowledge of penetration testing tools, techniques and frameworks.
• Ability to identify, exploit and document vulnerabilities across a wide range of systems and platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical findings to non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with compliance standards and regulatory frameworks related to information security.

Must have's:

• Bachelor s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Proven ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into clear, actionable tasks and processes through critical thinking.
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or an equivalent certification covers similar level of information security domains or depth of knowledge and/or experience.

Beneficial to have:

• Secure coding knowledge to strengthen remediation guidance and collaborate effectively with developers.

Where it's done:

• Onsite (Washington, D.C. or Fort Worth, TX).