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federal contractor, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Red Cyber Operator to support advanced Red Cyber operations through the execution of red team assessments, offensive cyber operations, and penetration testing. Oak Grove Technologies is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business based in Raleigh, NC, with a Test and Training Center located near Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall. With … the company seeks top talent to develop impactful solutions. Oak Grove Technologies offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Requirements What You'll Be Doing: Cyber Red Team Assessments, Penetration Testing, Offensive Cyber Operations. Performing penetration testing/red team operations to help validate the security of our nation's most critical systems. Sharing your expertise … Offensive Cyber experience, DoD Cyber Red Team Experience, or corporate Red Team experience. Expertise in antivirus evasion, EDR evasion, offensive infrastructure, phishing and social engineering campaigns, and/or penetration testing of critical infrastructure, networking, IoT, and wireless devices. Red Team Apprentice Course (RTAC), Red Team Journeyman Course (RTJC), Certified Red Team Operator (CRTO) certification, Rogue Ops- Red More ❯

Praescient Analytics has an immediate opening for a Penetration Testing Engineer, Mid to support a DoD contract in Arlington, VA. An active security clearance and U.S. citizenship is required for this position. As a Penetration Testing Engineer, you need experience in the following: Key Role: Perform penetration testing, vulnerability management, and software/system … assurance. Conduct penetration testing activities (e.g., reverse shell, SQL injections, social engineering, buffer overflows, trojan horses, password cracking tools and techniques, and privilege escalation). Conduct assessments of threats and vulnerabilities, assess risk, and develop and recommend appropriate mitigation countermeasures. Develop attack vectors, conduct reconnaissance, collect open-source intelligence, enumeration, and foot-printing of target platforms, networks, and … services, and develop exploit payloads and system backdoors to identify vulnerabilities or weaknesses. Required Experience/Certifications: At least 3+ years of Cyber Security or relevant Penetration testing experience Active Top Secret clearance or higher (Must Have) Demonstrate comprehensive mission knowledge and skills that affirms completion of all developmental training and experiences for a Penetration Testing More ❯

Dark Wolf Solutions is actively seeking an experienced Product and Hardware Security Penetration Tester to join our innovative team. This individual will play a critical role in assessing and enhancing the security of various products, including hardware, software, and embedded systems. This role demands a deep understanding of penetration testing methodologies and advanced exploit development, focusing on … identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities across a wide range of technologies. As a Senior Product and Hardware Security Penetration Tester, you will have the chance to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the enhancement of security across a wide range of products. If you possess a strong background in penetration testing and a passion for cybersecurity … position is set to be supported in a hybrid work environment out of Colorado Springs, CO. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Duties/Responsibilities: Conducting comprehensive penetration testing on hardware, software, and network components. Performing advanced vulnerability scanning and assessments on all components. Performing a Cybersecurity evaluation of the product under test to identify vulnerabilities More ❯

As a Penetration Tester - Level II, you will contribute directly to the security posture of both government and commercial clients by identifying vulnerabilities, simulating real-world cyberattacks, and supporting the development of custom software tools that enhance our testing capabilities. You'll work alongside senior assessors and cybersecurity engineers to conduct assessments, emulate advanced threats, and help improve … and continuous learning are strongly encouraged. Duties and Responsibilities: Working under the guidance of senior team members and in support of the Department of Defense (DoD), you will: Conduct Penetration Tests - Perform internal and external penetration testing across networks, applications, and systems to uncover exploitable weaknesses. Exploit Development - Participate in vulnerability research and help develop custom exploits … or proof-of-concept attacks under supervision. Red and Purple Team Exercises - Assist in the planning and execution of simulated adversarial scenarios and collaborative testing with blue teams. Technical Reporting - Draft detailed technical reports and executive summaries to document findings, explain risks, and propose remediation steps. Advanced Analysis Support - Support malware analysis, reverse engineering, and behavioral analysis efforts as More ❯

Role: Penetration Testing Account Manager Location: UK Wide (Remote + Rare Travel) Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + Commission (8-10%) Network IT is recruiting for a Penetration Testing Account Manager to manage and grow relationships with major enterprise clients within a leading cyber security services provider. This role is ideal for someone who understands penetration testing, vulnerability management or offensive security services — and enjoys working closely with customers to drive long-term success. The role is 75% account management/25% new business , focusing primarily on nurturing and expanding existing client relationships while identifying new opportunities for growth within established accounts and adjacent sectors. Key Responsibilities Own and develop relationships with large enterprise … clients , acting as their trusted advisor across penetration testing and offensive security services. Understand client requirements and work with technical delivery teams to scope and coordinate engagements. Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities across additional security services, assessments, and consultancy offerings. Drive renewals, retention and expansion across assigned accounts. Support new business activity by engaging warm inbound leads More ❯

Penetration Tester - CTM, NCSE, Penetration testing, CPSA, CRT - £55,000 - £65,000 - Homebased Are you an ambitious individual with a passion for uncovering vulnerabilities and strengthening digital defences? As a Penetration Tester you will be playing a key role in protecting our clients' critical systems. Working in a fast-paced environment you will be working on … clients that you could be engaged with both Public and Private Sector, some are one off engagements sometimes there will be multiyear engagements. Key Skills Hands-on experience in penetration testing or IT Health Check delivery Eligibility to obtain and maintain UK security clearances. Familiarity with common tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit, etc. Understanding of … network protocols (TCP/IP, OSI model) and common web application Current penetration testing qualification such as Crest Practitioner Security Analyst (CPSA), Crest Registered Tester (CRT), or Cyber Scheme Team Member (CSTM). Exceptional documentation of your results and deliver the results to the client Ability to have technical chats with non-technical individuals to enable them to More ❯

UK's leading Technology Solutions providers who have specialised in delivering innovative IT services to both public and private sector clients for nearly 40 years! Are you a passionate Penetration Tester who loves solving complex problems, uncovering hidden vulnerabilities, and making a real difference? We’re looking for a Penetration Tester to join a vibrant and growing Security … Testing Practice. In this role, you’ll take the lead in delivering top-notch penetration testing services to clients, helping them stay one step ahead in an ever-evolving security landscape. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver a range of penetration tests across networks, infrastructure, and web apps. Stay up to date with certifications and industry standards. … Mentor junior consultants and share technical knowledge across the team. Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients. What You’ll Bring Experience: Experience in working in penetration testing teams contributing to the delivery of penetration testing services. Current penetration testing qualification, such as, CREST Practitioner Security Analyst, Crest Registered Tester or Cyber Scheme More ❯

Job Title: Penetration Testers 4 Openings (Junior- SME Level) Location: Chicago, Illinois Type: Contract Contractor Work Model: Onsite (Chicago O' Hare and Midway Airports or nearby) Hours: OVERNIGHT 8pm - 4am Security Clearance: Per Federal Contract U.S citizenship required, Must be able to pass DHS background check for airport badge Must hold one or more of the following certifications: GPEN … GWAPT, GISF, GXPN, OSCP, OSCE, OSWP, OSEE, CISSP, or CEH. Job Details Test Managers and Network Engineers to support cybersecurity assessments and penetration testing at Chicago's O'Hare and Midway Airports. Project Details: Work is part of a cybersecurity assessment initiative Project Start date November 1st 2025 Duration: roughly 35-90 days, full-time (40 hours/… it may vary between 5 p.m. and midnight. Work Location & Requirements: Positions will be on-site or in adjacent airport buildings. Job Focus: Phase 1: Network and IT environment penetration testing and cybersecurity assessments. Phase 2: May include OT (Operational Technology) systems like scanners and specialized airport equipment. Skills & Certifications: Desired certifications: CISSP (preferred), but CASP+ or CISA More ❯

is seeking a talented and experienced Cyber Security Project Engineer to join our dynamic and innovative team in Herndon, VA. The team provides a highly technical and in-depth penetration testing service, in support of enterprise cyber security equities. The role requires support specializing in penetration testing and ethical hacking, to target, assess, and exploit risk … and results. Perform analyses of vulnerabilities identified during testing. Preview program-level documentation such as requirements specification, system architecture, design documents, test plans, and security plans. Create and document penetration testing plans and procedures. Conduct hands-on penetration testing by leveraging approved testing plans and procedures. Analyze penetration test results, document risks, and recommend … of activities. Do you have what it takes? Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required. Demonstrated work experience in cyber security or related IT field. Demonstrated experience with cyber penetration testing. Demonstrated experience leveraging adversarial tactics to conduct hands-on security testing. Demonstrated experience applying computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques. Demonstrated working knowledge of cyber security principles More ❯

As a Penetration Tester - Level II, you will contribute directly to the security posture of both government and commercial clients by identifying vulnerabilities, simulating real-world cyberattacks, and supporting the development of AI-based tools that enhance our testing capabilities. You'll work alongside senior assessors and cybersecurity engineers to conduct assessments, emulate advanced threats, and help improve … and continuous learning are strongly encouraged. Duties and Responsibilities: Working under the guidance of senior team members and in support of the Department of Defense ( DoD ), you will: Conduct Penetration Tests - Perform internal and external penetration testing across networks, applications, and systems to uncover exploitable weaknesses. Exploit Development - Participate in vulnerability research and help develop custom exploits … or proof-of-concept attacks under supervision. Red and Purple Team Exercises - Assist in the planning and execution of simulated adversarial scenarios and collaborative testing with blue teams. Technical Reporting - Draft detailed technical reports and executive summaries to document findings, explain risks, and propose remediation steps. Advanced Analysis Support - Support malware analysis, reverse engineering, and behavioral analysis efforts as More ❯

test plans, execute cyber tests, and report cyber test results. The Red Team Operator will conduct cyber tests on operational systems, in laboratory environments, or in cyber range environments. Testing may be against physical, virtualized, or cloud-based systems. This position shall leverage all authorized resources and analytic techniques to penetrate/access targeted networks and systems under test … DoDI 8585.01. Research, review, prioritize, and submit operational requirements for acquisition of equipment or cyber capabilities, following the 01D tool approval process. Support development and execution of TTPs for penetration testing or Red Teaming. Research adversary cyber actors' TTPs, organizational structures, capabilities, personas, and environments, and integrate findings into cyber survivability test planning and execution. Participate in OPTEVFOR … reference library Organize and lead research presentations for advanced capability development in support of future tests Prepare OPTEV-RT test assets (Government Furnished) Execute test events, including Cooperative Vulnerability Penetration Assessments, Adversarial assessments, and Cyber Tabletops, in support of Operational Testing, Developmental Testing, risk reduction events, or other events, as assigned. Use OPTEVFOR provided and NAO approved More ❯

Penetration testers shall be responsible for identifying network vulnerabilities in target systems and recommending defensive measures to defend against possible attack by an adversary. Qualifications Shall have a minimum of nine (9) years of penetration testing experience; or a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or similar technical major and five … years penetration testing experience; or a Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or similar technical major with an emphasis on penetration testing and two (2) years of penetration testing experience. In addition, the individual shall have demonstrated ability and/or experience in the following areas: • Tester using tools More ❯

intelligence in a dynamic, fast-paced security operational and strategic role in an organisation at the heart of research and innovation in the UK. Leading the Red Team of penetration testers your broad remit is to identify real-world risks to diverse technical landscapes, uncovering security vulnerabilities, actively exploiting findings, assessing additional impacts through post-exploitation, and providing proactive … advice to teams on the most effective remediation strategies. The role encompasses the full scope and delivery of penetration testing, including Black Box network assessments, insider threat evaluations, credentialed application exploitation, and rigorous testing of human and physical security controls across the UKRI estate. In addition to these offensive security responsibilities, the specialist manages the external penetration testing call-off contract to ensure that UKRI receives high-quality, tailored assessments both internally and externally, supporting a continuous programme of security improvement. Security: As a minimum, due to the nature of this role, candidates must be eligible for clearance in line with UK National vetting guidelines and willing to undertake the process.?Please indicate eligibility in More ❯

Principal Offensive Security Consultant £100k Location: Hybrid (2 days per month in London) Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 + benefits Are you a Senior Offensive Security Consultant or Principal Penetration Tester ready to take the next step into Red Teaming and Adversarial Simulation ? This is your opportunity to join an agile, rapidly growing UK cyber security consultancy where you … to research and tooling that truly make an impact. About the Role As a Senior/Principal Offensive Consultant , you'll lead complex technical engagements that go beyond standard penetration testing - focusing on advanced exploitative infrastructure testing , Active Directory compromise , and assumed breach assessments . You'll work directly with clients to scope, plan, and deliver high … impact projects, while helping to expand the organisation's Red Team and adversarial simulation services . Key Responsibilities: Lead and deliver high-level infrastructure and Active Directory penetration testing engagements. Conduct advanced exploitative testing , lateral movement analysis, and privilege escalation within real-world environments. Support presales activity - crafting scopes, proposals, and technical solutions aligned with client objectives. More ❯

Principal Offensive Security Consultant £100k Location: Hybrid (2 days per month in London) Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 + benefits Are you a Senior Offensive Security Consultant or Principal Penetration Tester ready to take the next step into Red Teaming and Adversarial Simulation This is your opportunity to join an agile, rapidly growing UK cyber security consultancy where you … to research and tooling that truly make an impact. About the Role As a Senior/Principal Offensive Consultant , you'll lead complex technical engagements that go beyond standard penetration testing - focusing on advanced exploitative infrastructure testing , Active Directory compromise , and assumed breach assessments . You'll work directly with clients to scope, plan, and deliver high … impact projects, while helping to expand the organisation's Red Team and adversarial simulation services . Key Responsibilities: Lead and deliver high-level infrastructure and Active Directory penetration testing engagements. Conduct advanced exploitative testing , lateral movement analysis, and privilege escalation within real-world environments. Support presales activity - crafting scopes, proposals, and technical solutions aligned with client objectives. More ❯

intelligence in a dynamic, fast-paced security operational and strategic role in an organisation at the heart of research and innovation in the UK. Leading the Red Team of penetration testers your broad remit is toidentify real-world risks to diverse technical landscapes, uncovering security vulnerabilities, actively exploiting findings, assessing additional impacts through post-exploitation, and providing proactive advice … to teams on the most effective remediation strategies. The role encompasses the full scope and delivery of penetration testing, including black box network assessments, insider threat evaluations, credentialed application exploitation, and rigorous testing of human and physical security controls across the UKRI estate. In addition to these offensive security responsibilities, the specialist manages the external penetration testing call-off contract to ensure that UKRI receives high-quality, tailored assessments both internally and externally, supporting a continuous programme of security improvement. Security: As a minimum, due to the nature of this role, candidates must be eligible for clearance in line with UK National vetting guidelines and willing to undertake the process.?Please indicate eligibility in More ❯

As a Penetration Tester - Level III , you will serve as a key technical leader on our cybersecurity team, directly contributing to the protection of networks and sensitive data for a diverse range of customers, including both commercial enterprises and government entities. You will lead security engagements, mentor junior staff, and play a central role in developing innovative capabilities- most … notably, AI-driven penetration testing tools that enhance our ability to emulate sophisticated adversaries. This position offers a dynamic, collaborative environment that values innovation, technical excellence, and professional growth. You will work with a forward-leaning team that embraces cutting-edge technologies and constantly seeks ways to improve security outcomes. Duties and Responsibilities: Operating with minimal supervision in … support of t he Department of Defense ( DoD ), your responsibilities include: Lead Penetration Testing Engagements - Serve as the technical lead during internal and external security assessments, simulating real-world attack techniques to identify vulnerabilities and evaluate defenses. Vulnerability Analysis and Exploitation - Perform in-depth analysis and exploitation of vulnerabilities across applications, operating systems, and networks, including the development More ❯

Are you interested in using your skills to help shape the Cyber, Security, & Intel space? If so, look no further. We are seeking a Penetration Tester 3 to join our team of passionate individuals on our Prime contract based out of Columbia, Maryland. In this role you will support challenging, mission-critical projects that make a direct impact on … the nation's security and intelligence mission. Responsibilities: Serve as a Subject Matter Expert providing testing expertise of the Risk Management Framework. Direct and/or participate in the testing phase of security controls assessments using specialized knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, architectures, equipment, services, and standards. Perform vulnerability and penetration testing using a wide … variety of tools Research and evaluate emerging technologies relevant to information systems security; interpret agency specific and federal security regulations Perform both network and application-level testing using established testing protocols and Methods Perform vulnerability and penetration testing using a wide variety of tools Research and evaluate emerging technologies relevant to information systems security; interpret agency More ❯

a unique opportunity to build a highly sought-after, niche skill set at the intersection of these disciplines. Progression within this role includes the opportunity for upskilling into WebApp penetration testing with support and training available to support this progression. This is a remote position, with the very occasional requirement to travel to our North Yorkshire offices, industry … events and potentially client sites. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and enhance security-focused applications and tooling. Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot, debug, and write clean, scalable code. Implement development, testing and automation tools, as well as IT infrastructure. Continuously improve CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps processes. Work across multiple projects, including client-facing engagements. Provide innovative and robust … solutions to complex, cutting-edge challenges. Support the Web Application Penetration Testing Team on code assisted web application tests. Who we are looking for Technical Essential skills Strong development skills inat least one programming language(e.g. Python, JavaScript, Java, C#, Go) Solid understanding ofcloud security principles and architecture(e.g. AWS well-architected framework) Knowledge of modernprogramming frameworks(e.g. More ❯

are looking for Network Security Engineers who are familiar with both network defense and offensive techniques to support ongoing operations and secure our customers' networks. You will be assisting Penetration Testers with analysis of edge network devices to include vulnerability analysis and exploitation. We are looking for Network Security Engineers with a blend of network infrastructure management and familiarity … with network penetration testing and offensive security. Candidates should have a minimum of 7+ years of experience as a Network Engineer, System Engineer or in the Cyber Security field as a hands-on penetration tester. Candidates with fewer years of experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on technical skill level. JOB SUMMARY … We are looking for Network Security Engineers to work on covert and secure networks. Prior penetration testing experience is not required but is a plus. This is a great position to transition from more traditional network engineering and network defense into the penetration testing field. This position will allow you to expand both your offensive and More ❯

the charge in detecting and neutralizing cyberattacks, creating robust defenses, and exploring the latest trends and vulnerabilities across diverse technologies. Additionally, they'll safeguard development environments, perform high-impact penetration testing, and conduct in-depth malware research to keep systems one step ahead of potential threats. Job Responsibilities: Develop or implement a variety of software and hardware solutions … software to enable architecting application security. Conduct software evaluations for known risks and/or static and dynamic code analysis, assess web application vulnerabilities, track code releases, accomplish automated penetration testing and fuzzing, malware research and reverse engineering, and deliver recommended mitigations for or patching of known vulnerabilities. Required Qualifications Bachelors of Science degree and 8+ years of … and have an active Top Secret Clearance with SCI and CI Polygraph. Knowledge of offensive and defensive security tactics in various environments (e.g., cloud, IoT, mobile). Experience with penetration testing automation and continuous security monitoring. Familiarity with network traffic analysis. Ability to perform red teaming exercises to simulate real-world adversarial tactics and techniques. Ability to write More ❯

key offices/functional areas: Cyber Monitoring and Operations, Cyber Threat and Investigations, and Technology Innovation and Engineering State. About The Role Peraton is currently seeking a Jr Cyber Penetration Tester to become part of our Federal Strategic Cyber Group. Location: Rosslyn, VA. Situational Telework. Must be local to the job site. This Federal Strategic Cyber program encompasses technical … protecting a global cyber infrastructure comprising networks, systems, information, and mobile devices all while identifying and responding to cyber risks and threats. In this role, you will: Support the Penetration Testing (Red Cell) Team. Assess the current state of the customer's system security by identifying all vulnerabilities and security measures. Help customer perform analysis and mitigation of … security vulnerabilities. Perform and report on penetration testing of systems, including cloud, to satisfy the NIST 800-53 CA-8 security control and using methodologies that may include, NIST SP 800-115, Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES), and Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF). Stay abreast of current attack vectors and unique methods for exploitation More ❯

brightest though - you'll get the opportunity to showcase your skills at contract start by passing our team's red team assessment test. What You'll Be Doing: Performing penetration testing/red team operations to help validate the security of our nation's most critical systems. Leveraging your expertise with tools like Cobalt Strike to discover vulnerabilities … Cobalt Strike before onboarding. Must be willing to travel 15%- OCONUS/CONUS locations Red Team Operator 1 year of experience conducting red team assessments, offensive cyber operations, or penetration testing, with 3+ years desired. Senior Red Team Operator 3+ years experience in conducting red team assessments, offensive cyber operations, or penetration testing and ability to … direct the activities of mid-level operators, with 5+ years desired. What Desired Skills You'll Bring: Offensive Security, Certified Professional (OSCP) or equivalent red team/penetration testing certifications Security Clearance Requirement: An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position. This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. The Federal Solutions segment More ❯

Penetration Tester Job Category: Security Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: None Type of Travel: The Opportunity: We are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Penetration Tester to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for our cybersecurity team. In this role, you will … provide specialized expertise in testing security controls and contribute to the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in penetration testing, network protocols, operating systems, architectures, equipment, and security standards. You will be responsible for leading and participating in security control assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend improvements to enhance the … security posture of our systems and networks. Key Responsibilities: Perform vulnerability and penetration testing using a wide variety of tools Research and evaluate emerging technologies relevant to information systems security; interpret agency specific and federal security regulations Perform both network and application-level testing using established testing protocols and methods Qualifications: Required: Current Active TS/ More ❯

Penetration Tester - Leading Managed Services Provider Remote based. Salary: Up to 60k, depending on experience. A leading Managed Services Provider are seeking to recruit a technically skilled Cyber Security/Penetration Tester. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organisation delivering high-quality security services to enterprise clients across the UK. As a Penetration Tester, you will be responsible for conducting manual penetration testing across both application and infrastructure layers. You will contribute to secure build reviews, advise on secure design practices, and provide technical insight to both internal teams and clients. Key Responsibilities Perform manual penetration testing of web applications and infrastructure Conduct security build reviews across common … and concise technical reports for a range of stakeholders Collaborate with internal teams and clients to support remediation and secure development Required Skills and Experience Proven experience in manual penetration testing (application and infrastructure) Strong understanding of TCP/IP and core networking principles Extensive experience testing web-based applications Familiarity with secure configuration and build reviews More ❯