Senior Penetration Tester

Senior Penetration Tester

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

The Penetration Tester will conduct comprehensive penetration tests on applications, networks, and systems. Identify and exploit security vulnerabilities to assess risk, developing detailed reports on findings, and providing recommendations for remediation. Collaborate with other cybersecurity teams to improve the overall security posture and support incident response activities when necessary. Stay current with emerging threats and vulnerabilities to enhance testing techniques. Responsible for conducting security testing and vulnerability assessments. Perform various types of penetration tests, including network, web application, and social engineering assessments. Use both manual techniques and automated tools to identify vulnerabilities, and will assist in the development of remediation plans. Participate in the development and maintenance of penetration testing methodologies and tools. Contribute to the organization's threat intelligence efforts by sharing insights gained from penetration testing activities.

Must have:

• 8 years of experience with penetration testing, vulnerability assessments or security
• Experience using automated/manual techniques and developing remediation plans
• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Assurance, Information Technology, or Software Engineering, or possess a DoD 8140 Certification.

Security Clearance:

• Active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required, depending on position

The pay range for this position in these locations is: $106,300 - $221,100 USD