Job Description

Salary: 65,000 - 117,500 USD per year Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related Technical Degree, or 4 years’ experience in lieu of degree and 2+ years of relevant experience required.
• Proficient with Linux (preferably Kali, Parrot, or similar distros) and Windows Operating systems.
• Experience with using scripting languages such as bash, python, etc.
• Familiarity in computer security, administration, forensics, systems analysis, etc.
• Demonstrable problem-solving skills.
• 2 years of experience in penetration testing or related security field, or a Master’s degree in a related field with +1 year of experience.

• Penetration testing customers systems and networks.
• Preparatory analysis for systems under test.
• Penetration testing at multiple stages of the system development/acquisition lifecycle.
• Identifying and recommending detailed cyber threat mitigation strategies for customer systems and networks.
• Exploiting vulnerabilities and misconfigurations within operating systems, protocols, and networks.
• Researching and replicating various cyber threat actor Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs).
• Offensive tool implementation for use in stand-alone and network-connected systems.
• Timely delivery of engagement updates and after-action reports.
• Compose detailed reports outlining vulnerabilities, risks, and remediation strategies.
• Maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the cyber threat landscape, situational awareness of emerging threats, zero days, vulnerabilities and other threats against customer systems, networks, and assets including identifying and analyzing cyber threats actors and/or activities.

• Bash
• Linux
• Network
• Python
• Security
• Windows
• TCP/IP

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Are you passionate about cybersecurity and proficient in penetration testing? If so, I would love to have you as part of our team at Leidos Defense Systems. We are seeking a talented Penetration Tester to join us in performing penetration tests on customer systems in various fields. The ideal candidate should possess technical skills in networking, programming, and operating systems, as well as the ability to think creatively about potential threats. Additionally, being able to analyze both open and closed-source intelligence to determine potential cyber threat Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) is essential. If you are a resident of North Alabama or willing to relocate to the Huntsville/North Alabama area, and meet the security requirements, we encourage you to apply. This is an exciting opportunity with a competitive pay range and the chance to contribute to important defense, space, and cyber projects.

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