Senior Penetration Tester - Hybrid,Inperson Interview

***Inerview Type :-  Both Phone and In Person*** Very long term project( initial PO for 1 year, expect to go for 4+ years)*** Hybrid (3-4days per week Onsite) at Raleigh,NC *** Local to NC Preferred ***

Job Description

The Senior Penetration Testing Candidate 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/Requirements:

• 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