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Booz Allen Hamilton · 2 hours ago

Penetration Tester

positionHerndon, VA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$87K/yr - $198K/yr
date3+ years exp

Booz Allen Hamilton is a consulting firm that specializes in technology and engineering solutions. They are seeking a Penetration Tester to conduct testing and analysis to identify vulnerabilities in systems and networks, develop exploits, and mentor team members as needed.

ConsultingCyber SecurityIT InfrastructureManagement ConsultingSecurity
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Growth OpportunitiesbadNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Conducts testing and analysis to identify vulnerabilities and potential threat vectors in systems and networks, develops exploits, and engineers attack methodologies
Applies advanced advising skills, extensive technical expertise, and full industry knowledge
Develops innovative solutions to complex problems
Works without considerable direction, and mentors and supervises team members, as needed

Qualification

Cyber penetration testingLinuxWindowsSystem exploitation techniquesNetwork security analysisSource code auditingAI security tacticsOffensive Security certifications

Required

3+ years of experience with cyber penetration testing or developing risk and threat mitigation plans
3+ years of experience operating in Linux, Windows, and virtual platforms
3+ years of experience with computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques
3+ years of experience leveraging adversarial tactics to conduct hands-on security testing
3+ years of experience performing network security analysis, including software or traffic analysis
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
HS diploma or GED

Preferred

Experience with manually auditing source code, including Java, Ruby, Python, JavaScript, Rust, or C, to find security issues
Knowledge of tools, tactics, and techniques targeting Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems and their ecosystems
Bachelor's degree in CS, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), HTB Certified Penetration Tester Specialist (CPTS), eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester (EJPT), GIAC Global Information Assurance Penetration Tester (GPEN), or GIAC Cloud Penetration Tester Certification

Benefits

Health
Life
Disability
Financial
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards program

Company

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Booz Allen Hamilton is a consulting firm that specializes in analytics, technology, and engineering.
dateFounded in 1914
location
Mclean, Virginia, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.boozallen.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.03B
2025-03-11Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-08-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2020-08-13Post Ipo Debt· $700M

Leadership Team

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Matthew Calderone
Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President
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Kristine Anderson
Chief Operating Officer
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