MD-Penetration Tester - TS/SCI w/ Polygraph

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $190,000 - $220,000

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Category: Penetration Tester
Travel Required:No
Remote Type: No
Clearance: TS/SCI w/ Polygraph

Penetration Tester

ALead Penetration Testeris needed to join a high performing agile team using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology on a large, complex program that provides system engineering, development, test, integration and operational support. The selected individual will work on a team of cyber Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who are providing support to a large, complex technical program for preventing, identifying, containing and eradicating cyber threats to networks through monitoring, intrusion detection, and protective security services on information systems including local area networks/wide area networks (LAN/WAN), commercial Internet connections, public facing websites, security devices, servers and workstations. She/he will be responsible for the overall security of Enterprise-wide information systems, and will collect, investigate, and report any suspected and confirmed security violations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform internal and external pentests against systems to determine vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies.
• Perform web app pentests.
• Perform vulnerability risk assessments.
• Perform physical pentests and social engineering analysis.
• Perform cyber incident response as needed.
• Evaluate the impact of new development on the operational security posture of IT systems.
• Evaluate, review, and test critical software.
• Formulate security compliance requirements for new system features.
• Identify and remediate security issues throughout the system.
• Audit and assess system security configuration settings using common methodologies and tools.
• Work with development teams to enrich team-wide understanding of different types of vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and remediation approaches.
• Work closely with System Engineering, Test Engineering, and Integration teams to ensure hardware and software architecture and implementations meet strict security requirements.
• Propose, assess, coordinate, implement, and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in security architecture, to include providing advice to Program Managers, Customer technical experts, and internal program teams.
  

Basic Qualifications

• Must have experience with penetration testing tools.
• Must have experience in web development and programming languages such as Java, XML, Perl and HTML.

• Must have experience with programming/scripting in Python, Powershell, C, JavaScript, etc.
• Must have extensive experience performing IT security risk assessments.
• Must have experience performing web app and physical pentests.
• Must have experience with or strong familiarity of the following Web Application tools; Burp Suite, Web Inspect, Appdetective.
• Must have experience with or strong familiarity of Kali.
• Must have experience with or strong familiarity of IPS/IDS solutions.

• Must have a strong understanding of the Cyber Kill Chain methodology.
• Must have experience applying Risk Management Framework.
• Must have experience with secure configurations of commonly used desktop and server operating systems.
• Must have the ability to effectively collaborate with technical staff and customers to form mitigation strategies and plan for continuous modernization and legacy integration.
• Must have experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and quickly and effectively adjusting to shifting priorities in resolving issues.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical/information assurance field and at least 12 years of relevant experience.

• Certifications in one or more of the following areas strongly preferred:
  • GIAC Web Applications Penetration Tester (GWAPT)
  • GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • Certified Web Application Defender (GWEB)
  • Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)
• Extensive experience developing/implementing integrated security services management processes, such as assessing and auditing network penetration testing, anti-virus planning assistance, risk analysis, and incident response.
• Extensive experience providing information assurance support for application development that includes system security certifications and project evaluations for firewalls that encompass development, design, and implementation.
  

Who We Are

Sunayu, LLC serves as a premier technology partner to the Defense and Intelligence communities, delivering mission-critical engineering solutions across the nation. Our operations are anchored in a commitment to trust, accountability, and ethical transparency, ensuring the high-performance outcomes necessary to protect our country's most vital interests.

Culture

Our strength lies in our community: Our team prioritizes collaboration, professional growth, and encourages open communication. At Sunayu, we don't just secure the missionwe grow together.

Career Development

We support and encourage our team members to continue their professional growth by providing company-reimbursed training and continuing education of up to $5,000 per year. We also participate in many industry conferences and events where we share our expertise and experiences.

Pay Rate

Salary range considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits

• 3 Medical Plan Options
• Dental and Vision
• FSA, DCFSA, HSA
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Educational Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Federal holidays
• 401k plan with up to a 6% match (100% immediate vesting)
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sunayu, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.