Penetration Tester

Penetration Tester

Conduct products testing and analysis to identify vulnerabilities and potential threat vectors into systems and networks, develops exploits, and engineers attack methodologies. Applies advanced advising skills, extensive technical expertise, and full industry knowledge. Develops innovative solutions to complex problems. Works without considerable direction, and mentors and supervises team members, as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience with cyber penetration testing or developing risk and threat mitigation plans
• 5+ years of experience operating in Linux, Windows, and virtual platforms
• 5+ years of experience with computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques
• 5+ years of experience leveraging adversarial tactics to conduct hands-on security testing
• 5+ years of experience performing network security analysis, including software or traffic analysis
• Experience with tools, tactics, and techniques targeting Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems and their ecosystems
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• HS diploma or GED

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with manually auditing source code, including Java, Ruby, Python, JavaScript, Rust, or C, to find security issues
• Bachelor's degree in CS, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), 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.

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Work Model: Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.