Penetration Tester

Job title: Penetration Tester in Washington DC at Coalfire Federal

Company: Coalfire Federal

Job description: About Coalfire:Coalfire Federal is a market leading cybersecurity consultancy that provides independent and tailored advice, assessments, technical testing, and a full suite of cybersecurity engineering services to Federal agency customers. Coalfire Federal along with its parent company, Coalfire, has an unparalleled client list with deep customer relationships with leading cloud and technology providers including Amazon, Microsoft, IBM, Google and Oracle and Federal agencies. Coalfire has been a cybersecurity thought leader for over 20 years and has offices throughout the United States and Europe and is committed to making the world a safer place by solving our clients’ toughest security challenges.But that’s not who we are – that’s just what we do.We are thought leaders, consultants, and cybersecurity experts, but above all else, we are a team of passionate problem-solvers who are hungry to learn, grow, and make a difference.We’re currently on the lookout for experienced Penetration Testers to support our Federal Labs team in the DMV area.Location

Our clientele is largely in the government space, primarily within the Washington, D.C. / Maryland / Northern Virginia (DMV) areas. While we do offer opportunities that are remote, hybrid, or on-site - position location and travel may vary based on client needs. Local candidates within the DMV with the availability to go on client site are highly preferred.What you'll do:We hack all the things, from managed cloud environments to custom mobile applications, to enormous corporate internal networks. Our clients range from leading Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) to the Federal government, giving us a wide stack of technologies to win against. We do our best to continue learning, finding risks, and improving our client’s security. We leverage several different tools including Kali Linux, Burp Suite, and Cobalt Strike.Why be a Penetration Tester at Coalfire FederalOur name is well-known in the cybersecurity space due to our high standard of work provided to some of the largest clients in the world. While we work together well as a team, we encourage everyone to spend time on developing tools and talks that further their careers, as well as keep Coalfire at the forefront of the industry. Everyone on our team lives and breathes cybersecurity – if you do as well, we’d love to talk to you.What you'll bring:Qualifications

If you’re a self-starter, can walk the walk, and convince our team that you know your stuff, apply to this post. You’ll need to be an effective communicator with a varying audience, from system administrators and developers, all the way up to the C-suite.You’ll impress us if you have experience with AI/ML penetration testing, FedRAMP, AppSec, Red Teaming, Zero Trust Architecture, and any specialized skills in areas such as reverse engineering, mobile security, firmware security, or development.EducationA bachelor’s degree or higher indicates your dedication to completing lofty goals but isn’t necessarily required for the position.Clearance / SuitabilityAt mimium, suitability to obtain a government clearance or a Public Trust is required.CertificationsDue to your interest in penetration testing, you’ll likely have some pen testing certs already (OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, eJPT, etc.). You might also have a CISSP or other industry recognized certifications.Years of ExperienceMinimum of 5 years of experience related to cybersecurity skillsets, to include:

• At least one year of red team experience (including physical security testing)


• At least of two years in application security

Expected salary:

Location: Washington DC

Apply for the job now!

[ad_2]

Apply for this job