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Access Control
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Threat Analysis
Research
NIST 800-53
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Google Cloud
Google Cloud Platform
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Certified Ethical Hacker
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Technical Direction
Management
Technical Analysis
SQL
Authentication
Evaluation
Document Review
Encryption
Access Control
Identity Management
Supply Chain Management
Threat Analysis
Research
NIST 800-53
Cloud Security
Mentorship
Test Execution
Leadership
Cloud Computing
Google Cloud
Google Cloud Platform
Penetration Testing
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Linux
Burp Suite
Metasploit
Analytical Skill
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Communication
Certified Ethical Hacker
OSCP
Security Clearance

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GovCIO is currently hiring for a Senior Pentration Tester with an active TS/SCI clearance to support DHS onsite in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities:

The Senior Penetration Tester serves as Key Personnel responsible for leading advanced penetration testing and vulnerability assessment activities within a TS/SCI environment. This role ensures mission?critical security assurance across enterprise systems, applications, and cloud infrastructures by applying deep technical expertise, zero?trust principles, and attacker?focused methodologies. The Senior Penetration Tester guides technical direction, ensures rigorous execution, and provides authoritative recommendations to strengthen security posture across sensitive environments.

Lead, plan, and oversee penetration testing operations for systems, networks, cloud resources, and web?based applications in a TS/SCI environment
Execute comprehensive vulnerability assessments and software assurance evaluations; authoritatively document findings and drive remediation strategies
Conduct deep technical analysis of vulnerabilities including buffer overflows, SQL injection, CSRF, XSS, race conditions (TOCTOU), XXE, encryption weaknesses, authentication bypass, and similar issues
Assess and advise on security considerations during software acceptance activities, including criteria definition, risk acceptance evaluation, documentation review, and independent validation approaches
Apply advanced security defense functions (encryption, access control, identity management) to reduce exploitation risks, including those related to supply chain considerations
Provide threat intelligence insights and vulnerability research aligned with frameworks such as NIST 800?53 and MITRE ATT&CK to inform cloud security architecture decisions
Develop new or enhanced penetration testing methodologies to identify emerging vulnerabilities and expand organizational capability
Serve as a senior technical advisor and mentor to penetration testing staff; ensure consistency, quality, and rigor in testing execution
Represent the penetration testing function in discussions with leadership, engineering teams, and mission stakeholders as required for Key Personnel roles

Qualifications:

Bachelor\'s with 12+ years of penetration testing experience (or commensurate experience)
Minimum of 8 years of experience supporting enterprise security architectures and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Proven, extensive experience as a Penetration Tester in complex or classified environments
Advanced knowledge of penetration testing methodologies, offensive security techniques, and industry tools
Experience with AWS, Azure, RHEL, Linux, and Tenable
Hands-on experience with tools including Kali Linux, Burp Suite Pro, and Metasploit
Strong analytical and problem?solving skills with an ability to think like an attacker
Excellent communication skills to deliver clear, actionable findings to both technical and executive stakeholders
Preferred certifications: CEH, OSCP, or equivalent offensive security certifications
Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI clearance

Posted Salary Range: USD $124,540.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr.

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