Senior Penetration Tester (Hybrid)

Raleigh, NC, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago
Contract W2
Contract Independent
Contract Corp To Corp
Occasional Travel Required
On-site
$60 - $80/hr
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Skills

  • Linux
  • MICROSOFT WINDOWS
  • ACTIVE DIRECTORY
  • TCP/IP
  • UNIX
  • NESSUS
  • REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
  • Test Evaluation
  • Simulations
  • Infrastructure Management
  • Cloud Platform System
  • Auditing Skills
  • Safety Principles
  • Firewalls (Computer Science)
  • Networking Hardware
  • Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
  • Testing Skills
  • Remote Access Technology
  • Electrical Switches
  • Ethics
  • Vulnerability
  • Network Routers
  • Burp Suite
  • Domain Name System (DNS)
  • Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
  • Intrusion Detection Systems
  • IT Security Solutions
  • IT Security Standards
  • Metasploit
  • Nmap
  • Offensive Security
  • Open Web Application Security
  • Software System Penetration Testing
  • Ethical Hacking
  • Operating Systems
  • Success Driven Person

Summary

Req-ID: 701519
Client: State of North Carolina (NCDHHS)
Role: Senior Penetration Tester (Hybrid)
Location: Raleigh, NC 27607
Duration: 12 to 24 Months 
*** Both Phone and In Person ***
 
Required Skills (8+ Years):
  • 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
 
SCOPE OF THE PROJECT:
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
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  • Dice Id: 10307505
  • Position Id: 525-12684-
  • Posted 4 hours ago
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