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Penetration Tester

Booz Allen Hamilton · Herndon, VA
Full-timeGeneralMid Level$86,800–$198,000/yr
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Penetration Tester **The Opportunity:** Conduct testing and analysis to identify vulnerabilities and potential threat vectors in systems and networks, develop exploits, and engineer attack methodologies. Apply advanced advising skills, extensive technical expertise, and full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction, and mentor and supervise team members, as needed. **You Have:** - 3+ years of experience with cyber penetration testing or developing risk and threat mitigation plans - 3+ years of experience operating in Linux, Windows, and virtual platforms - 3+ years of experience with computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques - 3+ years of experience leveraging adversarial tactics to conduct hands-on security testing - 3+ years of experience performing network security analysis, including software or traffic analysis - TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph - HS diploma or GED **Nice If You Have:** - Experience manually auditing source code, including Java, Ruby, Python, JavaScript, Rust, or C, to find security issues - Knowledge of tools, tactics, and techniques targeting Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems and their ecosystems - Bachelor's degree in CS, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field - Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), HTB Certified Penetration Tester Specialist (CPTS), eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester (EJPT), GIAC Global Information Assurance Penetration Tester (GPEN), or GIAC Cloud Penetration Tester Certification **Clearance:** Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required. **Compensation** At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. **Identity Statement** As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. **Candidate AI Usage Policy** AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on **your** own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (…

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$86,800 – $198,000/yr
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JavascriptPythonJAVARUSTRUBYSecurityPenetration Testing

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