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ECS is seeking a Penetration Tester Mid to work in our Windsor Mill office.
Position Responsibilities:
. Conduct network and web-based application penetration tests
. Provide advisement on countermeasures to mitigate threats
. Identify security deficiencies and determine the efficacy of security controls design and implementation
. Provide vulnerability to exploit mapping
. Probe for vulnerabilities in web applications
. Conduct physical security assessments and wireless security assessments as required
. Work on improvements for security services, including the continuous enhancement of existing methodology material and supporting assets
. Perform IT security research to remain current on emerging technology trends and develop exploits for disclosed and undisclosed vulnerabilities
. Research, document and discuss security findings with team members
. Pinpoint methods that attackers could use to exploit weaknesses and logic flaws
. Provide feedback and verification as an organization fixes security issues
. Simulate internal lateral movement activities
. Provide mentorship and guidance to Junior Penetration Testers.
Salary Range: $105,323.00 - $128,728.00
General Description of Benefits: Benefits Link
Job Requirements:
. 5+ years of IT experience to include 3+ years of experience in either information security, development, or system/network administration.
. Bachelor's degree in an IT related field or equivalent education or work experience.
. Programming experience with focus on development, security, or process automation
. Working knowledge of TCP/IP ports and protocols
. Working proficiency with Windows and UNIX operating systems
. Working knowledge of firewalls, routing, switching, and other network security products
. Familiarity with web proxy tools such as Burp, ZAP, and Fiddler
. Knowledge of security issues such as Cross Site Scripting, SQL Injection, Cookie Manipulation, Buffer Overflows, etc.
. Familiarity with penetration testing tools and tool suites such as Burp Suite Pro, Kali Linux, Nmap, Metasploit, Nessus, tcpdump, Wireshark, Nikto, etc.
. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be able to document security deficiencies write Security Assessment reports, Standard Operating Procedure documents, etc.
. Self-motivated and able to work in an independent manner
. U.S. Citizen - must be able to obtain "Public Trust" level clearance. (SF-85 and SF-86 submission required)
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