Lead Cloud Penetration Tester

Maveris is an IT and Cybersecurity services company committed to helping organizations create secure digital solutions to accelerate their mission. We are Veteran-owned and proud to serve customers across the Federal Government and private sector. We have an opening for a full-time Cloud Penetration Tester Lead to join our talented, dynamic team in support of a large Federal Government customer.The Cloud Penetration Tester Lead will play a pivotal role in our team's success on a large Federal Government SOC contract for the Department of Veteran's Affairs. This role centers on orchestrating and executing strategic purple-teaming exercises that simulate sophisticated cyber-attacks and defense mechanisms. The Penetration Tester Lead ensures that cloud environments are robustly tested and optimized to withstand real-world threats. This role requires a tactical approach to security testing, blending innovation in attack simulations with rigorous defense strategies to secure the VA's critical cloud resources.Veterans are encouraged to apply.Duties• Lead and coordinate purple-teaming exercises against designated cloud resources, focusing initially on external threats.• Collaborate with assessment teams to conduct purple-teaming exercises, utilizing a blend of attack simulations and defense mechanisms to test and improve cloud security.• Plan and define the scope and objectives of purple-teaming activities during the initial planning phase.• Analyze and interpret purple-teaming results to identify vulnerabilities and areas for improvement in cloud security measures.• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate detected vulnerabilities and enhance overall cloud security posture.• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on the outcomes of purple-teaming exercises, including recommendations for enhancing cloud security.• Stay updated with the latest cloud security threats and defense strategies to ensure effective and up-to-date testing techniques.• Train and mentor junior penetration testers and other team members in advanced purple-teaming methodologies and best practices.Requirements• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field.• Industry certifications, such as CISSP, GCIH, GCFA, CEH, OSCP, or equivalent, are highly desirable.• Proven experience (5+ years) in cybersecurity, with a focus on penetration testing or ethical hacking, particularly in cloud environments.• Experience with both red and blue team operations, ideally in a purple-teaming context.• Extensive experience in cloud security, including direct experience with large enterprise cloud services such as AWS, Azure, and Microsoft 365.• Strong technical expertise in cybersecurity technologies, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, SOAR platforms, and network security solutions.• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.• Ability to work independently and in a team environment to identify errors, pinpoint root causes, and devise solutions with minimal oversight.• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.BenefitsMaveris attracts and retains talent of the highest caliber by offering opportunities to work in exciting and challenging environments surrounded by bright minds. Our employees are our most prized asset and are rewarded with highly competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits package, including:• 401(k) with company match• Dental Insurance• Health Insurance• Vision Insurance• Life Insurance• Paid Time OffAbout MaverisMaveris offers exceptional, mission-focused, solutions to organizations facing highly complex IT, digital, and cybersecurity challenges. Our success is achieved by maintaining an environment of trust where people are encouraged to reach their fullest potential. Every candidate that applies to Maveris brings something unique to the table, and because our team is diverse, we consistently meet our goals and exceed client expectations. If you are a highly-motivated person with a willingness to learn, we invite you to apply today to join our team!To learn more about employee benefits visit www.maveris.com.For company updates and the latest job postings check us out on LinkedIn.If you'd like to read about some of our research and projects head over to Maveris Labs.Want a more behind the scenes view? Check out our blog Maveris Insights to learn more about the team behind the solutions.