Senior Penetration Tester - HYBRID

Hybrid in Raleigh, NC, US • Posted 11 hours ago • Updated 11 hours ago
Contract Independent
Contract W2
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
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Job Details

Skills

  • Active Directory
  • TCP/IP
  • DNS
  • VPN
  • Nmap
  • Nessus
  • Metasploit
  • penetration testing
  • Linux
  • IPS
  • Apache Bloodhound
  • Operating Systems

Summary

Job Description:

***Crop to Crop resumes are accepted

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 Skills:

Minimum 7 10 years of hands-on experience in penetration testing or offensive security

Demonstrated expertise in network and infrastructure security testing

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

Advanced proficiency with penetration testing tools such as: o Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit, Burp Suite o BloodHound, NetExec,PingCastel Analysis tools

Experience producing standard penetration testing reports

Familiarity with security frameworks and standards, including: o NIST SP 800-53, 800-115, 800-61 o MITRE ATT&CK o OWASP Testing Guide

Experience working within regulated or high-security environments

Strong understanding of legal, ethical, and compliance requirements for penetration testing

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10121151
  • Position Id: NCDHHS-SPT0312
  • Posted 11 hours ago
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