Junior Penetration Tester

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🏛️ District of Columbia, Washington – Remote

🏛️ District of Columbia – Remote ☕ Washington – Remote

💵 $115k - $125k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🔧 QA Engineer (Quality Assurance)

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Valiant Solutions

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2005

💼 Consulting

🎖️ Defense

🔒 Cybersecurity

Consulting • Defense • Cybersecurity

Valiant Solutions is a cybersecurity and IT services firm that specializes in securing the future by providing comprehensive and customized solutions to challenges faced by the Federal Government. With a focus on security engineering, operations, and strategic risk governance, the company addresses complex information security challenges through innovative application development and enterprise architecture. Recognized for its commitment to excellence, Valiant Solutions has been awarded numerous contracts and honors for its impactful contributions in the cybersecurity field.

📋 Description

• Perform and lead penetration tests assessing customer systems • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests of information systems • Identify vulnerabilities and develop recommended remediations satisfying mandated NIST SP 800-53 security controls • Evaluate vulnerabilities and perform root cause analysis using NIST SP 800-115, PTES, ISSAF, and OWASP WSTG • Report and demonstrate findings to system owners and engineers • Maintain Red Cell infrastructure • Develop or modify tools that automate discovery or exploitation • Apply computer and network forensics knowledge to testing activities • Research and maintain proficiency in tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer and network vulnerabilities, data hiding, and encryption • Develop testing methodology and present solutions across multiple complex assignments • Contribute to program deliverables and performance metrics • Support a federal customer’s cybersecurity risk management program

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Systems, Information Assurance, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field • An industry professional certification such as CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA Security, CEH, CFR, CompTIA Cloud+, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, SCYBER, Security+ CE, or SSCP • 3 to 5 years of penetration testing experience • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance • U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the necessary clearance • Demonstrated experience with Kali Linux • Demonstrated experience with penetration testing tools, including Nmap, Burp Suite, and Metasploit • Demonstrated ability to evaluate vulnerabilities, perform root cause analysis, and report findings using NIST SP 800-115, PTES, ISSAF, and OWASP WSTG • Ability to explain and demonstrate technical findings clearly to system owners and engineers • Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 security controls • Ability to maintain a quiet and distraction-free remote workspace with adequate internet • Ability to align working hours with core business hours of coworkers and clients • Required disclosure and written approval for current or future outside employment or other professional activities

🏖️ Benefits

• A choice of medical plans, from an affordable HSA option to a full-featured PPO, with generous company contributions • Dental and vision coverage for you and your family • Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance • Optional supplemental life, accident, and critical illness coverage • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Paid time off that grows with your years of service • Paid federal holidays • Paid certifications • Professional development • Valiant University training portal • Flexible spending accounts • Wellness and fitness program • Referral bonuses • 100% remote work • Ad hoc travel to the Washington DC Metro area • Quiet, distraction-free workspace and adequate internet for telecommuting • Core business hours aligned with coworkers and clients • Cameras encouraged and may be required during virtual video conferences

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