Airport Penetration Tester

  • Chicago, IL
  • Posted 13 hours ago | Updated 13 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Full Time

Skills

Baggage Handling Systems
Physical Security
NIST
Security Systems
FIDS
Airport Operations
Penetration Testing
Red Teaming
ISO Standards
Vulnerability
Employment Authorization
Access Control
Surveillance

Job Details

About the Role:

We’re looking for an experienced Airport Penetration Tester to assess and strengthen the security posture of critical airport systems and infrastructure. This mid-level to senior role focuses on identifying vulnerabilities across a range of operational technologies and networked systems specific to airport environments. You will conduct hands-on penetration testing, simulate real-world attack scenarios, and provide actionable recommendations to improve system resilience. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in airport technology and a proven ability to work across multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety, compliance, and operational continuity.

About Revature:

Revature is one of the largest and fastest-growing employers of technology talent across the U.S., partnering with Fortune 500 companies, the biggest System Integrators, and Government Contractors to identify experienced professionals who can be effective leaders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments on airport-specific systems
  • Evaluate the security of Access Control, Surveillance Cameras, and Emergency Response (911) Systems
  • Assess Building Automation Systems (BAS) for potential risks and exploit paths
  • Test Flight and Gate Information Displays including FIDS, GIDS, and BIDS
  • Analyze Baggage Handling Systems for network and hardware vulnerabilities
  • Document findings and provide detailed remediation strategies
  • Collaborate with airport IT, operations, and security teams to align testing with operational requirements
  • Simulate threat scenarios to evaluate system response and resilience
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory frameworks
  • Support incident response planning and post-test analysis

What We're Looking For:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field
  • 4-6 years of hands-on experience in penetration testing or red teaming
  • Previous experience testing airport infrastructure and operational systems
  • Strong understanding of physical security systems and industrial control environments
  • Proficiency in vulnerability scanning tools and manual exploitation techniques
  • Ability to communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Familiarity with compliance standards such as TSA, NIST, and ISO
  • This is a full-time W2 role, not C2C

Equal Opportunity Employer

Revature (“Company”) is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, benefits, compensation, and training. If you require accommodation to work, based on any of these protected factors, please notify the Human Resources Department, and the Company will evaluate the request and provide accommodation in accordance with applicable law.

We seek to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws related to discrimination and will not tolerate interference with the ability of any of the Company's employees to perform their job duties. Our policy reflects and affirms the Company's commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.

Note: Work authorization in the country you are applying to is required. Revature does not sponsor work visas.

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