Booz Allen Hamilton
Penetration Tester, Lead
Booz Allen Hamilton, Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States, 20701
Job Number: R0210129
Penetration Tester, Lead
The Opportunity:Do you enjoy the thrill of the hunt? Are you motivated by the head-to-head challenge of gaining access to well-protected networks? As a network exploitation professional, you know that understanding the adversaries' tactics, techniques, and procedures is crucial to producing the intel that enables the success of mission owners. At Booz Allen, you can apply your vulnerability analysis, network mapping, exploitation, defensive, and IT logging process experience to execute offensive cyber operations that inform our nation's most critical security missions.We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Penetration Tester to join our team. This is a hands-on and highly technical role. The ideal candidate willhave experience scoping, leading, and performing red teaming,penetration testing, and product security engagements.You will be using a combination of automated tools and manual testing techniques to identify, exploit, and document weaknesses and vulnerabilities in networks, systems, web applications, and other hardware and software products. Become part of a team of security enthusiasts who perform cutting-edge research and promote an environment of innovation and knowledge-sharing. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.What You'll Work on:Conduct red teaming, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments against various networks, device types, web applications, APIs, mobile applications, and software programs
Perform code review to understand control flow and identify security weaknesses
Lead and participate in engagements while coordinating with team members, vendors, and partners to demonstrate proof-of-concept exploitation of discovered vulnerabilities
Identify and establish methods to scale the team's infrastructure, tooling, and procedures to include the incorporation of Artificial Intelligence concepts
Thoroughly document identified vulnerabilities to ensure clients and vendors can effectively patch or perform remediation
Continually research TTPs of advanced persistent threat (APT) actors and employ novel concepts during engagements
Effectively manage time and resources across multiple concurrent efforts
Provide both subject matter expertise and project management experience to serve as the "point person" for engagements
Lead scoping discussions with internal and external stakeholders
Present findings to key stakeholders and clients to include both technical and non-technical audiences
Joins us. The world can't wait.You Have:3+ years of experience in a team and project lead role
Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP for infrastructure deployment and configuration
Experienceautomating simple tasks using Bash, Perl, Python, Ruby, or PowerShell
Experience in tools used for social engineering, wireless, web application, API, Active Directory, and network security testing
Knowledge in CNE, network penetration testing, red teaming, application security testing, covert communications, encryption mechanisms, and network protocols
Knowledge of APT actor TTPs, and ability to emulate adversary activities
Knowledge of Linux, Unix, Windows, and Mac operating systems
Ability to develop, extend, or modify exploits written in Java, .NET, or C#
Bachelor's degree
OSCE, OSEP, OSEE, OSCP, GRTP, or GXPN Certification
Nice If You Have:Experience communicating highly technical content to a varied audience, including senior leadership, clients, or project managers
Ability to reverse engineer malware
CompensationAt Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $96,600.00 to $220,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity StatementAs part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.Work ModelOur people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.EEO CommitmentWe're an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change - no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
Penetration Tester, Lead
The Opportunity:Do you enjoy the thrill of the hunt? Are you motivated by the head-to-head challenge of gaining access to well-protected networks? As a network exploitation professional, you know that understanding the adversaries' tactics, techniques, and procedures is crucial to producing the intel that enables the success of mission owners. At Booz Allen, you can apply your vulnerability analysis, network mapping, exploitation, defensive, and IT logging process experience to execute offensive cyber operations that inform our nation's most critical security missions.We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Penetration Tester to join our team. This is a hands-on and highly technical role. The ideal candidate willhave experience scoping, leading, and performing red teaming,penetration testing, and product security engagements.You will be using a combination of automated tools and manual testing techniques to identify, exploit, and document weaknesses and vulnerabilities in networks, systems, web applications, and other hardware and software products. Become part of a team of security enthusiasts who perform cutting-edge research and promote an environment of innovation and knowledge-sharing. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.What You'll Work on:Conduct red teaming, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments against various networks, device types, web applications, APIs, mobile applications, and software programs
Perform code review to understand control flow and identify security weaknesses
Lead and participate in engagements while coordinating with team members, vendors, and partners to demonstrate proof-of-concept exploitation of discovered vulnerabilities
Identify and establish methods to scale the team's infrastructure, tooling, and procedures to include the incorporation of Artificial Intelligence concepts
Thoroughly document identified vulnerabilities to ensure clients and vendors can effectively patch or perform remediation
Continually research TTPs of advanced persistent threat (APT) actors and employ novel concepts during engagements
Effectively manage time and resources across multiple concurrent efforts
Provide both subject matter expertise and project management experience to serve as the "point person" for engagements
Lead scoping discussions with internal and external stakeholders
Present findings to key stakeholders and clients to include both technical and non-technical audiences
Joins us. The world can't wait.You Have:3+ years of experience in a team and project lead role
Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP for infrastructure deployment and configuration
Experienceautomating simple tasks using Bash, Perl, Python, Ruby, or PowerShell
Experience in tools used for social engineering, wireless, web application, API, Active Directory, and network security testing
Knowledge in CNE, network penetration testing, red teaming, application security testing, covert communications, encryption mechanisms, and network protocols
Knowledge of APT actor TTPs, and ability to emulate adversary activities
Knowledge of Linux, Unix, Windows, and Mac operating systems
Ability to develop, extend, or modify exploits written in Java, .NET, or C#
Bachelor's degree
OSCE, OSEP, OSEE, OSCP, GRTP, or GXPN Certification
Nice If You Have:Experience communicating highly technical content to a varied audience, including senior leadership, clients, or project managers
Ability to reverse engineer malware
CompensationAt Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $96,600.00 to $220,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity StatementAs part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.Work ModelOur people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.EEO CommitmentWe're an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change - no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.