POSITION: Cyber Security Penetration Tester

LOCATION:  Stafford, VA.

STATUS: Contingent on Contract Award

CLEARANCE: Public Trust Moderate or Higher

 

Cask is a leading Management Consulting firm specializing in delivering business and technical expertise to clients across commercial and government markets. Join the many happy employees at Cask! We have been named a top 5 firm to work for by Consulting Magazine for 5 of the past 6 years.

 

Position Summary:

As the Cyber Security Penetration Tester, you will be responsible for determining whether the IT controls are properly designed and operating effectively.  Identifying steps to better protect the Enterprise from internal and external attacks and ensuring security monitoring and incident response capabilities are operating effectively.

 

Responsibilities:

 

·       Conducting all phases of Pen Testing planning, external, internal and reporting using industry best practices and tools. 

·        Perform annual black box testing of IT assets, including desktop computers, servers, routers, switches, and applications.

·        Develop test plan for all penetration testing.

·        Develop reports and conduct briefs documenting analysis process, outcomes, metrics, and recommendations.

·        Maintain awareness of current attack vectors and exploitation.

 

Experience:

·       Minimum of five (5) years’ of demonstrated experience in Pen Testing.

·        Demonstrated Experience in pen testing tools (Nessus, Nmap, Metasploit, Kali Linux)

·       Demonstrated experience with conducting penetration testing in Cloud environments

·        Experience with the assessment methods defined in NIST SP 800-30 Rev. 1 and NIST SP 800-53A Rev.

·       Excellent oral and written communication skills with a keen sense of customer service

 

Education, Certification, and Licensing Requirements:

·       BS in Computer Science, IT, IS, or equivalent area of technical study (IT experience can substitute for a BS degree)

·       GIAC Certified Penetration Tester certification or equivalent certifications.

·       Active Public Trust Moderate, or the ability to attain.

·       Must successfully complete a background investigation.

 

Cask is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

 

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