Principal Staff Penetration Tester

Principal Staff Penetration Tester

Concurrent Technologies Corporation

Virginia Beach, VA

Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI Clearance

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI Clearance

Note: This position is contingent upon contract award anticipated in May/June 2025

Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) is seeking a Principal Staff Penetration Tester to provide expert-level cybersecurity support for the CSESS contract in Virginia Beach. This senior, hands-on role involves leading complex penetration testing and vulnerability assessment initiatives to identify and remediate weaknesses across critical systems, networks, and applications. In this key technical role, you’ll simulate sophisticated cyber threats and collaborate with IT and security stakeholders to shape and implement strategic defense measures. The ideal candidate brings deep technical mastery, strategic insight, and polished communication skills to proactively defend against evolving threats and drive innovation in a mission-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coordinate, and execute advanced penetration testing engagements, simulating sophisticated cyberattacks to uncover vulnerabilities across systems, networks, and applications.

• Conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments using a combination of manual techniques, automated tools, and threat intelligence databases to identify potential exploitation paths.

• Develop and deliver detailed reports outlining findings, risk levels, business impact, and clear, actionable recommendations for mitigation and remediation.

• Collaborate closely with IT and cybersecurity stakeholders to communicate technical findings, support remediation planning, and drive continuous security improvements.

• Stay current on emerging threats, adversarial tactics, and security technologies to adapt testing methodologies and proactively defend against evolving attack vectors.

• Leverage a wide range of penetration testing tools and exploit frameworks, as well as manual techniques, to provide realistic assessments of system resilience.

• Apply expert-level analytical and problem-solving skills to deconstruct complex systems and develop innovative strategies to enhance cybersecurity posture.

• Mentor junior team members, fostering technical growth, encouraging knowledge sharing, and ensuring high standards in testing practices and deliverables.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, with a minimum of 10 years of directly relevant experience in cybersecurity or penetration testing.

• Proven expertise in the system security design process and a strong grasp of cybersecurity principles, including defense-in-depth strategies, authentication, access control, risk management, contingency planning, incident handling, and auditing.

• Hands-on experience with penetration testing tools, exploitation frameworks, and security mechanisms, as well as familiarity with modern communication protocols, encryption techniques, and both hardware/software security implementations.

• Demonstrated proficiency in conducting penetration tests on both Linux and Windows systems, with the ability to emulate realistic threat scenarios.

• Experience performing in-depth security evaluations of software systems and architectures to ensure compliance with security requirements for classified environments.

• Skilled in the preparation and maintenance of System Security Plans (SSPs) and related security documentation.

• Proven ability to propose, implement, and enforce security policies, procedures, and methodologies aligned with government and industry standards.

• Experience supporting or collaborating with Information System Security Managers (ISSMs) in the execution of security programs and initiatives.

• Demonstrated capability to manage the daily security posture and testing of complex information systems.

• A strong commitment to cybersecurity best practices, continuous learning, and operational excellence in a mission-driven environment

• Demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills, effectively translating technical content for a variety of audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.

• Experience conducting penetration testing on mobile platforms, cloud-based environments, and software applications.

• Proficiency in shell scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, and Bash to support custom tool development and automation.

• Demonstrated skills in test automation and the development of custom testing frameworks or scripts to streamline assessment processes.

• Possession of industry-recognized certifications such as Security or CISSP, with a strong commitment to maintaining current cybersecurity credentials and knowledge.

Why CTC?

• Our teams at CTC are passionate and thrive on collaboration in a high-paced team environment
• When we encounter a difficult problem, we have a variety of talented and diverse employees that work together to solve the toughest challenges
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Although our work at CTC is extremely important, we also recognize the need for our employees to maintain a proper mix of work and personal life
• Visit www.ctc.com to learn more

Join us! CTC offers exceptional career growth, cutting edge technology, educational opportunities, and recognition for quality work.

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Staffing Requisition: SR#2025-0052

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