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Penetration Testing Lead

MANTECH
Chandler, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2026
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career, and team-oriented Penetration Testing Lead to support a DHS customer in Chandler, AZ OR the National Capital Region.

As part of this mission, you will help the organization maintain its prestigious designation as a Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSP) and Center of Excellence (COE). Our team provides comprehensive, 24/7/365 security services supporting an expansive network across LANs, WANs, and advanced Cloud-based infrastructures. This is a unique opportunity to utilize a "kill chain" process to thwart Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) and implement cutting-edge technologies like Zero Trust Architecture, AI/ML risk mitigation, and Post-Quantum Computing readiness.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

  • Conduct continuous penetration testing on ICE FISMA systems, mobile devices, and IoT.
  • Perform Red Team engagements and support Purple Team remediation verification.
  • Execute High Value Asset (HVA) Assessments and social engineering tests.
  • Develop and follow security testing Rules of Engagement (ROE).
  • Support the organization's status as a Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSP) through active testing.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • 5 years of penetration testing experience.
  • Must have GPEN or GXPN AND one of: GRTP, CRTL, OSCP, CMWAPT, CEPT, CPT, or LPT
  • Ability to obtain CISA AES HVA Assessment Lead or Technical Lead certification.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Cloud technology (IaaS/SaaS/PaaS) and NSA Red Team certification.
  • Experience with post-quantum computing assessment/implementation

Clearance Requirements

  • Must possess an active Secret clearance.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain an ICE Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability.

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
  • Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers and customers.

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