$155,000 – $170,000/yr

Senior Penetration Tester

United StatesUnited States·Arlingtonsenior
EngineeringSecurity Engineer
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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

Outlining plans to establish or leverage dynamically configurable, representative threat suites and network environments for scaled testing.

Requirements Summary

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field Minimum of 5 years of experience across three or more domain areas: intelligence analysis,

Technical Tools
EngineeringSecurity Engineer

Responsibilities

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  • →Outlining plans to establish or leverage dynamically configurable, representative threat suites and network environments for scaled testing.
  • →Defining testing scenarios and automated test harnesses to characterize system detection, mitigation, and response capabilities against signature- and anomaly-based threats.
  • →Performing application security assessments targeting OWASP Top Ten vulnerabilities and API security vectors.
  • →Assessing wireless and RF security, including penetration testing on Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Zigbee networks.
  • →Executing advanced vulnerability scanning, risk assessments, and manual verification to evaluate impact on system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
  • →Conducting comprehensive penetration testing across hardware, software, firmware, RF, and network components.
  • →Developing and executing custom exploits, proof-of-concept attacks, and threat-emulation environments to demonstrate vulnerability impact.
  • →Documenting detailed technical findings, evaluating exploit effort and risk levels, and delivering actionable remediation strategies to strengthen product security.

Requirements

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  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience across three or more domain areas: intelligence analysis, network engineering, network security, penetration testing, red team operations, hardware engineering, software engineering, exploit development, reverse engineering, or vulnerability assessment
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams, customers, and external stakeholders
  • Strong oral communication skills with experience leading briefing sessions, customer outreach, and user training
  • Strong written communication skills with experience drafting technical status reports, case details, and system documentation
  • Demonstrated experience synthesizing complex system analysis into clear technical reports, findings, and actionable recommendations
  • U.S. Citizenship with an active Top Secret security clearance
  • Active professional certifications such as OSCP, PNPT, GPEN, CEH, or similar penetration testing and offensive security credentials
  • Proven ability to research, develop, and execute complex exploits and proof-of-concept attacks
  • Strong technical background in firmware analysis, binary exploitation, and embedded systems security assessments
  • Proficiency in assessing cloud architectures and deployments across Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform
  • Familiarity with the NIST SP 800-53 security controls and risk management frameworks

The salary range for this position is $155,000.00 - $170,000.00 commensurate on experience and technical skillset. 

We are open to considering a variety of levels of experience for these projects and potential for 1099 hourly opportunity. 

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. 

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity, confirm US Citizenship, and complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Arlington, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

Listing Details

Posted
September 24, 2026
First seen
September 24, 2026
Last seen
September 26, 2026

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Days active
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Senior Penetration Tester$155k–$170k