Penetration Tester

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Requisition #: 283

Job Title: Penetration Tester

Location: Ashburn, VA (Remote)

Clearance Level: Active DoD - Secret

Salary Range: $115,500 - $173,250

Required Certification(s): 

·       OSCP

SUMMARY

Agile Defense is currently seeking a talented Penetration Tester to support an Agency-level Focused Operations Advanced Cyber Analytics team at DHS. This program provides targeted threat monitoring and response capabilities requiring analysts to have advanced levels of experience in security event monitoring, incident response, malware analysis and reverse engineering, cyber intelligence, insider threat, penetration testing, and fusion analysis (skills in more than one cyber discipline are preferred).

The position will respectively focus on Cyber Threat Emulation or advanced Penetration Testing.  To support this vital mission, Agile staff are on the forefront of providing Advanced Analytics, Cyber Offense, and Systems Engineering support to include the development of advanced analytics.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·       The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of cyber threats and information security in the domains of TTP’s, Threat Actors, Campaigns, and Observables.

·       Additionally, the ideal candidate would be an expert in penetration testing and exploit development and familiar with intrusion detection systems, intrusion analysis, security information event management platforms, endpoint threat detection tools, big data analytics, and cyber defense operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Certifications

·       OSCP

Education, Background, and Years of Experience

·       Bachelor's Degree.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills

·       A minimum of five years of experience with assessing APT threats, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, attack methodologies, forensics analysis techniques, malware analysis, attack surface comprehension, Cyber Threat Emulation operations, Cyber Advanced Threat Emulation Team operations and research, identification, and verification of new APT TTPs.

·       Experience with any three of the seven tools listed below:Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp suite, Cobalt Strike, Tenable Nessus, Web Inspect, Scuba, Appdetective.

·       A relevant degree or equivalent, and/or proven operational experience in penetration testing or cyber threat emulation.

·       Knowledge and experience in Penetration Testing, SOC support, and coordination with security teams to strengthen the overall security posture in addition to developing mitigations, including signature development and working with incident management teams to better design and implement signatures and response policies and procedures.

·       Able to generate threat intelligence indicators during the course of Threat Emulation operations and apply/fine tune them across the enterprise network.

·       Research and remain up to date with emerging threats and Threat Emulation methodologies.

·       Familiarity with mapping Cyber Key Terrain and generating priority target lists.

·       Able to automate tasks and script at a basic level.

·       Familiarity with NIST and FISMA compliance.

·       Active Secret or DHS Agency Clearance

·       Strong proficiency Report writing – a technical writing sample and technical editing test will be required if the candidate has no prior published intelligence analysis reporting

·       Provide subject matter expertise support in the detection, analysis, and mitigation of malware, trends in malware development and capabilities, and proficiency with malware analysis capabilities.

Preferred Skills

·       Experience developing custom exploits and exploitation tools in support of authorized penetration tests or cyber threat emulation exercises.

·       One or more certifications for Analysts:  GCIA, GCED, GCFE, GCTI, GNFA, GCIH, CND, ECSA, OSCP, OSEE, OSCE, GCFA, GREM, CHFI, CEH, GPEN, GWAPT, GISF, GXPN

·       Experience with analyzing deceptive technologies such as honeynets.

·       Ability to work with a cyber network defense organization to improve an organization’s detection capabilities.

·       Expertise in policies, industry trends, techniques related to penetration testing.

·       Existing Subject Matter Expert of Advanced Persistent Threat or Emerging Threats

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions

·       Remote - must be able to report to Ashburn, VA if the client requests it.

Strength Demands

·       Sedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles.  Some occasional walking or standing may be required.   Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Physical Requirements

·       Stand or Sit; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; See

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

Happy - Be Infectious.

Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.

Helpful - Be Supportive.

Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.

Honest - Be Trustworthy.

Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.

Humble - Be Grounded.

Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.

Hungry - Be Eager.

Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.

Hustle - Be Driven.

Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

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