Leidos
Senior Penetration Tester
Leidos, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
At Leidos , we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!The Digital Modernization Sector
brings together our digital transformation and IT programs, allowing us to better serve our customers through scale and repeatability. Leidos has a critical need for a Lead Penetration Tester to support the DHS CISA SOC.The mission of CISA is to support the Department’s implementation of all applicable regulatory requirements including the Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA), relevant Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars, Executive Orders, Federal laws, directives, policies, and regulations. The CISA ESOC team is responsible for pen testing resources and support for public-facing sites as well as high-value assets within the department. The Pen Tester will establish a pen testing program for use throughout CISA, complete hands-on pen testing capabilities, and communicate recommended solutions for addressing findings from a pen test. This position is fully remote for the foreseeable future except as needed for testing requirements.Primary Responsibilities:Knowledge of penetration testing best practices and tool usage.Experience conducting penetration testing in the following disciplines:Web Application testingNetwork Penetration testingAPI and serverless penetration testingCloud-based penetration testing (one of the three): AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)Capable of working within guidance to safely support penetration testing operations as part of a managed team.Detailed knowledge of web application and network-based penetration testing security tools.Provide expert-level guidance to the customer regarding penetration testing and vulnerability assessment industry best practices.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 12-15 years of pen testing experience; or 10 years of professional experience with a Master’s degree. Additional years of experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.8+ years of experience leading cyber teams.Must be able to obtain a CISA EOD.10+ years in Pen Testing and Vulnerability Assessment.10+ years of professional experience in incident detection and response, malware analysis, or cyber forensics.Experience with any three of the seven tools listed below:Kali LinuxMetasploitBurp SuiteCobalt StrikeTenable NessusWeb InspectScubaApp DetectivePACUAWS CLIScout SuitePreferred Qualifications:Prior DHS IT security and/or audit experience preferred.Prior System Administrator experience a plus.Previous IT experience is preferred, specifically 7 years of professional experience in a Computer Science discipline is ideal.Penetration testing experience with Kubernetes and/or Docker.Mobile Application penetration testing experience.Wireless penetration testing experience.DHS Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (RVA) Operator certified.Original Posting Date:
2024-11-05Pay Range:
Pay Range $122,200.00 - $220,900.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.#Remote
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brings together our digital transformation and IT programs, allowing us to better serve our customers through scale and repeatability. Leidos has a critical need for a Lead Penetration Tester to support the DHS CISA SOC.The mission of CISA is to support the Department’s implementation of all applicable regulatory requirements including the Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA), relevant Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars, Executive Orders, Federal laws, directives, policies, and regulations. The CISA ESOC team is responsible for pen testing resources and support for public-facing sites as well as high-value assets within the department. The Pen Tester will establish a pen testing program for use throughout CISA, complete hands-on pen testing capabilities, and communicate recommended solutions for addressing findings from a pen test. This position is fully remote for the foreseeable future except as needed for testing requirements.Primary Responsibilities:Knowledge of penetration testing best practices and tool usage.Experience conducting penetration testing in the following disciplines:Web Application testingNetwork Penetration testingAPI and serverless penetration testingCloud-based penetration testing (one of the three): AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)Capable of working within guidance to safely support penetration testing operations as part of a managed team.Detailed knowledge of web application and network-based penetration testing security tools.Provide expert-level guidance to the customer regarding penetration testing and vulnerability assessment industry best practices.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 12-15 years of pen testing experience; or 10 years of professional experience with a Master’s degree. Additional years of experience/certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.8+ years of experience leading cyber teams.Must be able to obtain a CISA EOD.10+ years in Pen Testing and Vulnerability Assessment.10+ years of professional experience in incident detection and response, malware analysis, or cyber forensics.Experience with any three of the seven tools listed below:Kali LinuxMetasploitBurp SuiteCobalt StrikeTenable NessusWeb InspectScubaApp DetectivePACUAWS CLIScout SuitePreferred Qualifications:Prior DHS IT security and/or audit experience preferred.Prior System Administrator experience a plus.Previous IT experience is preferred, specifically 7 years of professional experience in a Computer Science discipline is ideal.Penetration testing experience with Kubernetes and/or Docker.Mobile Application penetration testing experience.Wireless penetration testing experience.DHS Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (RVA) Operator certified.Original Posting Date:
2024-11-05Pay Range:
Pay Range $122,200.00 - $220,900.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.#Remote
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