Penetration Tester

Position Overview WarCollar Industries is seeking a highly skilled Penetration Tester to support a mission‑critical Federal client. If you're passionate about offensive cybersecurity, identifying vulnerabilities before adversaries do, and protecting national security systems, we'd like to speak with you. As a Penetration Tester, you will perform technical security assessments against customer systems in support of certification, accreditation, and overall cyber resilience. You'll leverage industry‑leading tools and advanced technical expertise to identify vulnerabilities, simulate real‑world attack scenarios, and deliver actionable recommendations that strengthen enterprise security. Required Skills Conduct penetration tests against networks, applications, operating systems, and cloud environments. Perform vulnerability assessments using automated and manual testing techniques. Simulate adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to identify exploitable weaknesses. Document findings, assess risk, and provide detailed remediation recommendations. Collaborate with cybersecurity engineers, system administrators, and stakeholders to improve security posture. Support security validation efforts for Certification & Accreditation (C&A) activities. Stay current on emerging threats, attack vectors, and offensive security methodologies. Desired Skills Experience conducting penetration testing or offensive cyber operations. Knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, web application security, and common attack techniques. Experience with industry‑standard penetration testing tools and frameworks. Strong understanding of vulnerability analysis, exploitation techniques, and security best practices. Excellent analytical, technical writing, and communication skills. Relevant certifications such as OSCP, GPEN, CEH, CISSP, or equivalent are a plus. Additional Details Active TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph clearance is required. About WarCollar Industries WarCollar Industries, LLC is a veteran‑owned small business. We maintain a team of cybersecurity experts committed to protecting complicated data and distribution systems and providing decision makers with the most accurate assessment of residual risk possible. We work with our clients to solve the toughest challenges in the ever‑evolving digital landscape. Services include network defense, computer network attack, secure network design, penetration testing and vulnerability assessment. WarCollar enables its clients to find, fix, stop, and ultimately solve cybersecurity problems across their entire enterprise. Benefits Medical insurance premium coverage PTO based on billable hours Federal holidays plus your birthday Matching 401k, education reimbursement plus paid training days Performance bonuses Referral bonuses Government shutdown protection Monthly team building events plus two major social events annually Equal Opportunity Employment WarCollar Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. WarCollar does not discriminate in employment based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, status as a protected military veteran, or other non‑merit factor. #J-18808-Ljbffr