What are the responsibilities and job description for the Penetration Tester (Skill Level 3) position at Strategic Analytix?
About Strategic Analytix
Strategic Analytix (SA) is an IT engineering and management consulting firm focuses on mission critical services and solutions to the Federal Government including the Department of Defense (DOD), the Intelligence Community (IC) and Civilian Healthcare agencies. With a reputation for innovation and development, Strategic Analytix is a trusted partner adopting unique skills and experiences. We are dedicated to our clients to deliver unparallel services and work diligently to serve our customers' missions.
Our talented team of industry experts provide full life cycle development and mission support with a focus in areas such as cybersecurity, systems engineering, programmatic and acquisition support. Our specialists hold numerous credentials including Top Secret/SCI security clearances, post graduate degrees, and professionals certifications that provides value added solutions. Strategic Analytix is a privately held minority owned, small-business headquarter in Fulton, MD just outside of Baltimore and Washington D.C.
About the role
Strategic Analytix is looking for a skilled Penetration Tester who will serve as the Subject Matter expert providing testing expertise of the Risk Management Framework. The Penetration Tester will direct and/or participate in the testing phase of security controls assessments using specialized knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, architectures, equipment, services, and standards.
What you'll do
Penetration Tester Requirements
- Perform vulnerability and penetration testing using a wide variety of tools.
- Research and evaluate emerging technologies relevant to information systems security; interpret agency specific and federal security regulations.
- Perform both network and application-level testing using established testing protocols and methods.
Qualifications
- Clearance Level
- TS/SCI level clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph.
Skill Level 3:
Experience:
- Eight (8) experience of related work experience as a Penetration Tester performing both network and application-level testing using established test protocols and methods.
Education:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology Engineering. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, four (4) additional years of Penetration Testing experience maybe substituted.