US|Test Engineer II

Job#: 3032855

Job Description:
Network Penetration Testing Lead

Location: Tampa, Florida (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking a Network Penetration Testing Lead to align our testing strategy with business goals by translating drivers into technical solutions and capability recommendations. This role involves guiding cybersecurity decisions related to network design, cloud adoption, threat modeling, and new technology integration, while maintaining continuous improvement practices to ensure resiliency and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Align testing strategy with business goals by translating drivers into technical solutions and capability recommendations.
• Gather requirements, assess capabilities, and provide recommendations supporting security and business needs.
• Guide Cyber Security decisions related to network design, cloud adoption, threat modeling and new technology integration.
• Administer, coordinate, and implement vendor and internal testing processes, ensuring compliance with procedures and regulatory frameworks.
• Provide tactical and strategic recommendations supporting technology delivery that is agile, timely, and cost-effective.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver measurable reporting supporting the Cyber Security & Resiliency portfolio.
• Maintain relationships with partners across IT, business units, and other teams to ensure alignment and effective coordination.
• Monitor industry trends, business developments, and emerging technologies to continuously mature the security program.
• Provide regulatory and policy compliance guidance to internal teams and ensure consistent application of internal standards.
• Manage risk through procedural adherence, rapid issue resolution, and proper escalation and documentation of findings.

Required Qualifications

Experience: At least seven years of professional-level experience in one or more technical disciplines, including Penetration Testing, Networking, Firewalls, Server Administration, Encryption, Cloud, Containers, Databases, or Software Development. A minimum of two years of experience as a penetration tester is required.

Technical Skills: Proficiency with multiple open-source and commercial security tools (e.g., Nessus, Burp Suite, AppDetective, Metasploit, NMAP). Strong proficiency working with both UNIX-based and Microsoft operating systems. Advanced understanding of adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and security guidelines such as NIST 800-53 and NIST 800-115.

Certifications: One penetration testing or red team certification, such as OSCP, CEH, or GPEN.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of multiple professional or associate-level certifications, such as CISSP, GCIH, MCSE, CCNP, RHCE, or MPCE.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong understanding of IT network architecture and cyber security fundamentals.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.