Senior Penetration Tester

Senior Penetration Tester (Locals Only)

Location: Raleigh, NC 27607

Seeking a Senior Penetration Tester to conduct authorized network & infrastructure penetration testing to identify, validate, & demonstrate security weaknesses.

The Senior Penetration Testing Contractor will:

• Plan and execute internal and external penetration tests for network and infrastructure environments
• Perform vulnerability identification, validation, and controlled exploitation
• Assess security posture across:
• Network devices (firewalls, routers, switches)
• On-premise servers and operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix)
• Active Directory and identity infrastructure
• Remote access solutions and VPNs
• Cloud environments (where applicable)
• Simulate advanced threat actor techniques including:
• Privilege escalation
• Lateral movement
• Credential compromise
• Persistence mechanisms
• Evaluate security configurations and control effectiveness
• Conduct testing in accordance with approved Rules of Engagement
• Prepare and deliver formal penetration testing reports suitable for executive, audit, and technical audiences
• Support remediation validation and follow-up testing as required

Skill / Requirement - Requirement Type - Years of experience have

Minimum 7–10 years of hands-on experience in penetration testing or offensive security - Required - 7 Years

Demonstrated expertise in network and infrastructure security testing - Required - 7 Years

Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, firewalls, IDS/IPS, Windows and Linux system internals, Active Directory attack paths and defense - Required - 8 Years

Advanced proficiency with penetration testing tools such as Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit, Burp Suite, BloodHound, NetExec, PingCastle analysis tools - Required - 7 Years

Experience producing standard penetration testing reports - Required - 7 Years

Familiarity with security frameworks and standards including NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-115, NIST SP 800-61, MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP Testing Guide - Required - 7 Years

Experience working within regulated or high-security environments - Required - 7 Years

Strong understanding of legal, ethical, and compliance requirements for penetration testing - Required - 5 Years