The State University of New York · 3 days ago
Assistant Penetration Tester
Albany, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$60K/yr - $68K/yr
1+ years expThe State University of New York is seeking an Assistant Penetration Tester to join their Offensive Security Analysts team. This role involves performing penetration testing engagements to help improve security posture across SUNY campuses, requiring technical skills in operating systems and problem-solving.
Charter SchoolsEducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Conduct host/network/application penetration testing as a member of a technical team
Support team members in developing and documenting approaches to performing penetration testing
Work extensively from the command line (e.g. Bash and PowerShell)
Research and formulate recommendations for vulnerabilities found during assessments
Employ extensive use of Microsoft Office main tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio to prepare plans, reports, diagrams, tables, briefings, etc
Present, demonstrate, explain, and document operational impact of a particular vulnerability or the combination of many vulnerabilities and flaws
Create/document tactic, techniques, and procedures (TTP) to train and expand/share knowledge with customers and team members
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited higher education institution; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Familiarity with a broad range of computing platforms and network technologies used in modern IT infrastructure
Excellent note taking and documentation skills
Outstanding organization skills and attention to detail
Familiarity with productivity platforms and software (Monday.com, O365 applications.)
Comfortability communicating and collaborating in a team-oriented Hybrid work environment
Uncompromising ethics and confidentiality
Ability to learn and the willingness and initiative to seek out information
Preferred
Information Technology, Cyber Security, Computer Forensics or related degree
1 year of hands-on experience with information security assessment tools and penetration testing
Experience with Metasploit Framework, Kali Linux, Burp, Active Directory
Security certifications such as Security+, Pentest+, GSEC, GCIH, GPEN, GWAPT, OSCP
Familiarity with information security standards, including PCI, ISO 27002, NIST 800 series and others
Benefits
NYS health insurance
Free dental and vision coverage
Competitive retirement options
Tuition assistance
Parental leave at full pay
Generous vacation, sick, and holiday time
13 days of paid holidays per year
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick time accrued for the first year of employment
Retirement: The choice between a fully funded pension plan and a self-driven defined contribution plan, along with two supplemental plans to increase your ability to save for retirement.
Health Insurance: Several health insurance options at an affordable cost that provide full coverage without mandatory deductibles.
Time Off: Paid time off with separate vacation and sick leave accruals up to 21 days a year for each category.
Additional paid leave policy options for childbirth, adoption, elder care, and other family care situations.
Flexible Working Arrangements: Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid schedules, are available depending on position.
Company
The State University of New York
The State University of New York is a system of public institutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$113.05MKey Investors
Lumina FoundationDasny
2024-07-17Grant· $0.05M
2023-09-13Debt Financing· $113M
Leadership Team
Robert Griffin
Founding Dean
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