Penetration Tester with Security Clearance - Ashburn, VA, United States - Agile Defense, Inc.

Description

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions
That's why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility-leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation's vital interests
Requisition #: 283

Job Title:

Penetration Tester Location:
Ashburn, VA (Remote)

Clearance Level:
Active DoD - Secret Salary Range: $115,500 - $173,250 Required Certification(s):

• OSCP SUMMARY Agile Defense is currently seeking a talented Penetration Tester to support an Agency-level Focused Operations Advanced Cyber Analytics team at DHS

This program provides targeted threat monitoring and response capabilities requiring analysts to have advanced levels of experience in security event monitoring, incident response, malware analysis and reverse engineering, cyber intelligence, insider threat, penetration testing, and fusion analysis (skills in more than one cyber discipline are preferred)
The position will respectively focus on Cyber Threat Emulation or advanced Penetration Testing
To support this vital mission, Agile staff are on the forefront of providing Advanced Analytics, Cyber Offense, and Systems Engineering support to include the development of advanced analytics

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of cyber threats and information security in the domains of TTP's, Threat Actors, Campaigns, and Observables
• Additionally, the ideal candidate would be an expert in penetration testing and exploit development and familiar with intrusion detection systems, intrusion analysis, security information event management platforms, endpoint threat detection tools, big data analytics, and cyber defense operations

QUALIFICATIONS Required Certifications

• OSCP Education, Background, and Years of Experience
• Bachelor's Degree

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Required Skills

• A minimum of five years of experience with assessing APT threats, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, attack methodologies, forensics analysis techniques, malware analysis, attack surface comprehension, Cyber Threat Emulation operations, Cyber Advanced Threat Emulation Team operations and research, identification, and verification of new APT TTPs
• Experience with any three of the seven tools listed below:Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp suite, Cobalt Strike, Tenable Nessus, Web Inspect, Scuba, Appdetective
• A relevant degree or equivalent, and/or proven operational experience in penetration testing or cyber threat emulation
• Knowledge and experience in Penetration Testing, SOC support, and coordination with security teams to strengthen the overall security posture in addition to developing mitigations, including signature development and working with incident management teams to better design and implement signatures and response policies and procedures
• Able to generate threat intelligence indicators during the course of Threat Emulation operations and apply/fine tune them across the enterprise network
• Research and remain up to date with emerging threats and Threat Emulation methodologies
• Familiarity with mapping Cyber Key Terrain and generating priority target lists
• Able to automate tasks and script at a basic level
• Familiarity with NIST and FISMA compliance
• Active Secret or DHS Agency Clearance
• Strong proficiency Report writing - a technical writing sample and technical editing test will be required if the candidate has no prior published intelligence analysis reporting
• Provide subject matter expertise support in the detection, analysis, and mitigation of malware, trends in malware development and capabilities, and proficiency with malware analysis capabilities

Preferred Skills

• Experience developing custom exploits and exploitation tools in support of authorized penetration tests or cyber threat emulation exercises
• One or more certifications for Analysts: GCIA, GCED, GCFE, GCTI, GNFA, GCIH, CND, ECSA, OSCP, OSEE, OSCE, GCFA, GREM, CHFI, CEH, GPEN, GWAPT, GISF, GXPN
• Experience with analyzing deceptive technologies such as honeynets
• Ability to work with a cyber network defense organization to improve an organization's detection capabilities
• Expertise in policies, industry trends, techniques related to penetration testing
• Existing Subject Matter Expert of Advanced Persistent Threat or Emerging Threats WORKING CONDITIONS Environmental Conditions
• Remote - must be able to report to Ashburn, VA if the client requests it

Strength Demands

• Sedentary - 10 lbs

Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles
Some occasional walking or standing may be required
Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met
Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; See Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental

Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots
Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together
Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do
Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions
It's how we show up every day
It's who we are
Happy - Be Infectious
Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do
Helpful - Be Supportive
Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated
Honest - Be Trustworthy
Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support
Humble - Be Grounded
Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task
Hungry - Be Eager
Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges
Hustle - Be Driven
Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success
These Core Values are present in all our employees and our organization's aspects
Learn more about us and our culture by visiting us here
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements Agile Defense is subject to federal vaccine mandates or other customer/facility vaccination requirements as a federal contractor
As such, to protect its employees' health and safety and comply with customer requirements, Agile Defense may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements
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