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A Lead Penetration Tester is needed to join a high performing agile team using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology. The selected candidate will work on a team of cyber Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who are providing support to a large, complex technical program for preventing, identifying, containing and eradicating cyber threats to networks through monitoring, intrusion detection and protective security services on information systems including local area networks/wide area networks (LAN/WAN), commercial Internet connections, public facing websites, security devices, servers and workstations. She/he will be responsible for the overall security of Enterprise-wide information systems, and will collect, investigate, and report any suspected and confirmed security violations.
Security Clearance Requirements:
This position requires candidates to be U.S. Citizens and possess a TS/SCI Security Clearance with an appropriate Polygraph.
- Perform internal and external pentest against systems to determine vulnerabilities and offer mitigation strategies.
- Perform web app pentests.
- Perform vulnerability risk assessment.
- Perform physical pentests and social engineering.
- Perform cyber incident response as needed for programs.
Required Education & Years of Experience
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline is preferred and at least 8 years of related experience.
Required Skills
Must have experience in web development and programming languages such as Java, XML, Perl and HTML.
Must have extensive experience performing IT security risk assessments.
Must have experience performing web app and physical pentests.
Experience with programming/scripting in Python, Powershell, C, JavaScript, etc.
Must have experience with or strong familiarity of the following Web Application tools; Burp Suite, Web Inspect, Appdetective.
Must have experience with or strong familiarity of Kali.
Must have experience with or strong familiarity of IPS/IDS solutions.
Must have a strong understanding of the Cyber Kill Chain methodology.
Must have the ability to effectively collaborate with technical staff and customers when necessary to forming strategies and plan for continuous modernization and legacy integration.
Must have experience managing multiple projects and quickly and effectively adjusting to shifting priorities and resolving issues.
Certifications in one or more of the following areas:
- GIAC Web Applications Penetration Tester (GWAPT)
- GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified Web Application Defender (GWEB)
- Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)
WOOD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
