Penetration Tester

Raleigh, NC, US • Posted 12 hours ago • Updated 12 hours ago

Contract W2

No Travel Required

On-site

$86/hr

Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

Active Directory
Apache Bloodhound
Auditing
Burp Suite
DHCP
DNS
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Firewall
IDS
IPS
Legal
Linux
Metasploit
Microsoft Windows
NIST SP 800 Series
Nessus
Network
Penetration Testing
Network Design
Nmap
OWASP
Operating Systems
Regulatory Compliance
Routers
Servers
Switches
TCP/IP
Testing
Unix
Virtual Private Network

Summary

Summary:

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

Job Description:

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

Skill	Required / Desired	Amount of Experience	Candidate 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: 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: Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit, Burp Suite, BloodHound, NetExec, PingCastel Analysis tools	Required	7 Years
Experience producing standard penetration testing reports	Required	7 Years
Familiarity with security frameworks and standards, including: NIST SP 800-53, 800-115, 800-61, MITRE ATT&CK, 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

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Position Id: 8908455
Posted 12 hours ago

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