Secret Vulnerability Penetration Tester

A client of Insight Global is seeking a Cybersecurity Penetration Tester to work 100% onsite at Aberdeen, MD in support of a defense program. This role requires an active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance. The successful candidate will join a specialized team conducting manual technical cybersecurity assessments across devices, products, web applications, networks, and software systems. Daily responsibilities include identifying vulnerabilities and exploits using tools like Wireshark and Burp Suite, interpreting network traffic, and performing penetration testing in secure SCIF lab environments. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity assessments or penetration testing, with strong knowledge of Linux and Windows internals, networking protocols, and hypervisor virtualization platforms such as VMware, VirtualBox, and ESXi.
$50/hr to $70/hr.
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
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Required Skills & Experience
• Secret
• 5 years of hands on experience in technical cyber security penetration testing, preferably manual testing experience
• Proficiency in tools/methodologies for evaluating network and application-level vulnerabilities
• Intermediate knowledge of Linux and Windows internals
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, hardware, and software
• Experience interpreting network traffic using tools like Wireshark, Burp Suite, etc.
• Familiarity with hypervisor virtualization (VMware, VirtualBox, ESXi)
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ or equivalent)
• OSCP or equivalent certification
• Basic knowledge of cryptography
• Experience with programming/scripting (Python, Java, C/C++, bash)
• Familiarity with code analysis and reverse engineering
• Knowledge of hardware hacking techniques (chip-off, fault-injection, etc.)
• Experience with COTS/GOTS radios, SDRs, and RF concepts
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.