Penetration Tester

    • Ardent Principles
  • Herndon, VA
  • Posted 8 hours ago | Updated 8 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

White Hat
Penetration Testing
Security QA
Linux
IT Security
Network Security
Network
Network Administration
Risk Management
Hypervisor
Testing
Microsoft Windows
Information Security
Oracle Cloud
Computer Science
Information Systems
Certified Ethical Hacker
OSCP
Information Assurance
GPEN
Data Science
Data Engineering
Software Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
Cyber Security
Staff Augmentation
IT Program Management

Job Details

Job Description

POSITION; PENETRATION TESTER

LOCATION: Full-time, onsite in Herndon, VA

REQUIRED: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearances


In this challenging yet rewarding role as a Penetration Tester, you will support enterprise cybersecurity by providing penetration testing and ethical hacking services to target, assess, and exploit the risk and vulnerabilities of information systems.


You must have the following required skills, certifications and demonstrated experience in and/or with:


Required Technologies/Tools

  • Work experience in cybersecurity or related IT field
  • Cyber penetration testing
  • Leveraging adversarial tactics to conduct hands-on security testing
  • Applying computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity principles for Linux, Windows, and virtual platforms
  • Designing, testing, or implementing IT security architecture
  • Performing network security analysis
  • Analyzing network architectures
  • Using network management tools
  • Developing risk management methodologies
  • Analyzing test results to develop risk and threat mitigation plans
  • Testing or reviewing system configuration, development, and design specifically around enterprise systems and hypervisors
  • Designing, testing, or implementing complex Windows installations


Highly Desired Qualifications

Other skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include:


Desired Technologies/Tools

  • Participating in public and private information security groups and organizations
  • Communicating vulnerability results and risk posture to senior executives
  • Performing complex technical tasks with minimal direction
  • Oracle Cloud Computing Services
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or other related scientific or technical discipline
  • One or more of the relevant certifications:

*Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

*Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP

*Global Information Assurance Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN)


Who We Are:

We offer advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, staff augmentation, and IT program management.


Passionate Integrity, Driven by Excellence

"Ardent Principles" signifies our unwavering commitment to excellence, driven by a profound passion and a strict adherence to ethical values. We believe that happy employees make for happy clients. Our mission is to act as a bridge between satisfied clients and fulfilled employees, ensuring that your job and well-being are our top priorities because your satisfaction leads to the success of our clients.

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