Penetration Testing Lead
Peraton · UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE, US
About this role
## Penetration Testing Lead ### Overview Peraton is seeking a **Penetration Testing Lead** to lead and execute comprehensive offensive security assessments. You will provide technical leadership for penetration testing activities, develop testing strategies and methodologies, and help remediate security vulnerabilities across applications, infrastructure, networks, cloud environments, and systems. ### Work Location - **Remote** - Must be willing to work **8:00am – 5:00pm EST** ### Responsibilities - Lead and execute penetration testing across **network infrastructure, applications, APIs, and AWS cloud environments** - Plan and conduct **red team exercises** to simulate real-world adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) - Apply recognized testing methodologies and standards, including: - **NIST SP 800-115** - **MITRE ATT&CK** - **DHS Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (RVA)** - Analyze results, validate findings, assess business impact, and provide **actionable, risk-based remediation recommendations** - Maintain, configure, and optimize penetration testing tools, frameworks, and supporting technologies - Collaborate with security, cloud, application development, and infrastructure teams to communicate findings and improve security posture - Mentor junior penetration testers and promote adherence to testing methodologies and best practices - Continuously evaluate emerging attack techniques, vulnerabilities, and offensive security tools ### Qualifications **Basic Qualifications** - **U.S. Citizen** with ability to obtain/maintain required **Public Trust** clearance - Education + experience (one of the following): - **Bachelor’s + 12 years** - **Master’s + 10 years** - **Associate’s + 14 years** - **High School Diploma (or equivalent) + 16 years** - One or more certifications: **OSCP, OSCE, GXPN, or CEH** - Demonstrated experience conducting penetration testing across **networks, web apps, APIs, and AWS** - Experience planning/executing **red team exercises, adversary emulation, and attack simulations** - Working knowledge of penetration testing methodologies and security frameworks (including **NIST SP 800-115, MITRE ATT&CK, DHS RVA**) - Experience configuring/maintaining/optimizing penetration testing tools and automated security validation platforms - Ability to identify/validate vulnerabilities, assess risk/business impact, and communicate remediation recommendations - Experience mentoring junior testers and providing technical guidance - Strong analytical skills and technical documentation ability **Preferred Qualifications** - Experience with automated penetration testing and security validation platforms such as **Pentera, Cymulate, Picus Security, Intruder**, or similar ### Target Salary Range - **$104,000 – $166,000** (typical range) ### Benefits (Summary) Eligible employees may receive a variety of benefits including **medical, dental, vision, life, HSA, disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), PTO, and company-paid holidays**. ### Application Notes - Application period estimated at **30 days** from the posting date (may change) - On-camera interview and identity verification may be required - **AI tools during interviews are strictly prohibited** unless the candidate has prior written authorization ### EEO Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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