Penetration Tester

As a Senior Penetration Tester you will be supporting the mission of a progressive Federal agency. You will perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing following the customer's prescribed scope to target, assess, and exploit risk and vulnerabilities of information systems and inform strategic decisions. The successful candidate will be able to conduct hands-on penetration testing, analyze test results and recommend changes and countermeasures to enhance enterprise security.We were founded as a fresh alternative in the Government Consulting Community and are dedicated to the belief that results are a product of analytical thinking, agile design principles and that solutions are built in collaboration with, not for, our customers. This mantra drives us to succeed and act as true partners in advancing our client's missions.This program will support our US Customs and Immigration Services Cyber Security Defense Services Contract that provides support to Security Engineering Branch of Information Security Division (ISD) of USCIS. We protect USCIS' IT infrastructure and resources, information systems, and the information that is used in these environments from cybersecurity threats.Auto req ID723275BRRequired EducationBachelor's DegreeRole ( Job Role )Security ConsultantState / ProvinceMULTIPLEPrimary job categoryConsultantCompany(0147) International Business Machines CorporationContract typeRegularEmployment TypeFull-TimeERBPYesIs this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?NoTravel RequiredNo TravelIBM Business GroupConsultingPreferred EducationMaster's DegreeCity / Township / VillageMULTIPLE CITIESBeing You @ IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.Required Technical and Professional Expertise• Experience with end to end testing, including applying adversarial and computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques.• Experience with penetration testing tools such as Nmap, fluff, Metasploit, Kali Linux, Core Impact , Immunity Canvas.• Experience applying Linux, Windows, and virtual platforms security principles.• Working knowledge of one or more of the following programming languages: Java, PHP, Perl, Python, Ruby, PowerShell ,Go .• US Citizen and able to obtain a Government Agency clearance• Certifications: Must have ONE of the following active certifications:• Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN)• Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE)• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Offensive Security Exploitation Expert (OSEE)Country/RegionUnited StatesPreferred Technical and Professional Experience• Identifying false-positives, documenting system risks, test plans, procedures, and results.• Linux, Windows, and virtual platforms security principles.• Communicating vulnerability results and risk posture to senior executives.Secondary Job CategoryOther ConsultantPosition TypeProfessionalEarly Professional TrackNot Applicable - Professional HireOther Relevant Job DetailsIBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:- Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being.- Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs.- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law.- Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals.- Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences.The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.US Citizenship Required.IntroductionInformation and Data are some of the most important organizational assets in today's businesses. As a Security Consultant, you will be a key advisor for IBM's clients, analyzing business requirements to design and implement the best security solutions for their needs. You will apply your technical skills to find the balance between enabling and securing the client's organization with the cognitive solutions that are making IBM the fastest growing enterprise security business in the world.Wonder if IBM is the one for you?In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.Are you ready to be an IBMer?About Business UnitIBM Consulting is IBM's consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients' businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.About IBMIBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.Projected Minimum Salary$136,000Projected Maximum Salary$205,000Company LabelIBMWork ArrangementRemoteerp5z7ybl