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Ardent Principles · 14 hours ago

Penetration Tester

Northern Virginia

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Ardent Principles is a technology company focused on empowering organizations with transformative IT solutions. They are seeking a skilled Penetration Tester to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen their security posture, ensuring mission-critical systems are protected against adversaries.

ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologySoftware Engineering

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work experience in cybersecurity or related IT field

Cyber penetration testing

Leveraging adversarial tactics to conduct hands-on security testing

Applying computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques

Knowledge of cybersecurity principles for Linux, Windows, and virtual platforms

Designing, testing, or implementing IT security architecture

Performing network security analysis

Analyzing network architectures

Using network management tools

Developing risk management methodologies

Analyzing test results to develop risk and threat mitigation plans

Testing or reviewing system configuration, development, and design specifically around enterprise systems and hypervisors

Designing, testing, or implementing complex Windows installations

Qualification

Cyber penetration testingActive TS/SCI with Full Scope PolygraphCybersecurity principlesNetwork security analysisRisk management methodologiesRelevant certificationsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

Work experience in cybersecurity or related IT field

Cyber penetration testing

Leveraging adversarial tactics to conduct hands-on security testing

Applying computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques

Knowledge of cybersecurity principles for Linux, Windows, and virtual platforms

Designing, testing, or implementing IT security architecture

Performing network security analysis

Analyzing network architectures

Using network management tools

Developing risk management methodologies

Analyzing test results to develop risk and threat mitigation plans

Testing or reviewing system configuration, development, and design specifically around enterprise systems and hypervisors

Designing, testing, or implementing complex Windows installations

Preferred

Participating in public and private information security groups and organizations

Communicating vulnerability results and risk posture to senior executives

Performing complex technical tasks with minimal direction

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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or other related scientific or technical discipline

One or more of the relevant certifications: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Global Information Assurance Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN)