Red Team Tester – Junior

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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

• Support authorized red team and penetration testing engagements across customer systems, networks, applications, APIs, and cloud environments • Conduct vulnerability validation and exploitation activities under established rules of engagement • Assist with reconnaissance, enumeration, attack-path analysis, exploitation, and post-exploitation activities • Perform web application, network, API, and infrastructure security testing • Support testing scenarios based on real-world adversary TTPs • Apply the MITRE ATT&CK framework to categorize and document adversary techniques • Assist with testing security controls and identifying weaknesses that could lead to unauthorized access or privilege escalation • Document testing procedures, evidence, vulnerabilities, attack paths, and results • Develop clear technical findings describing vulnerabilities, risk, evidence, and recommended remediation • Retest identified vulnerabilities after remediation • Maintain knowledge of emerging vulnerabilities, exploits, attack techniques, and defensive technologies • Follow the customer's rules of engagement, security requirements, and testing procedures

🎯 Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of work experience in the subject area • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent applicable experience • An industry professional certification; Security+, CEH, eJPT, PNPT, or OSCP preferred • Hands-on cybersecurity experience in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, security testing, ethical hacking, or related activities • Working knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, web technologies, and common security vulnerabilities • Familiarity with penetration testing methodology and vulnerability exploitation • Understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and common attacker TTPs • Experience with Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, Kali Linux, Wireshark, Nessus/Tenable, BloodHound, or comparable offensive security tools • Familiarity with Windows and Linux environments • Scripting experience in Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar languages • Exposure to AWS cloud security testing • Ability to clearly document technical findings and remediation recommendations • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills • Familiarity with NIST SP 800-115 • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance • U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the necessary clearance

🏖️ 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 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 remote workspace with adequate internet • Core business hours aligned with coworkers and Valiant's clients

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