Senior Penetration Tester (Network, Infrastructure & Red Teaming)

Hybrid in Raleigh, NC, US • Posted 22 hours ago • Updated 22 hours ago
Contract Independent
Contract W2
No Travel Required
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

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

Summary

Position Description:

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


Skills Table:

Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of 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: o 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: o Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit, Burp Suite o BloodHound, NetExec,PingCastel Analysis tools
Required
7
Years

 

Experience producing standard penetration testing reports
Required
7
Years

 

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

 

Candidate must be able to attend an interview in person. Do you accept this requirement?

 

Please list candidate’s email address.

 

Occasional State Wide might be required to visit the counties. Drivers licence is required
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  • Dice Id: 91103975A
  • Position Id: 8947955
  • Posted 22 hours ago
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