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Mid-Level Cyber Security Assessment Professional

Assured Cyber Solutions, Inc. Washington, DC

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Job Details

Full-time $45.70 - $50.00 an hour 1 day ago

Qualifications

Penetration testing
7 years
Vulnerability assessment
6 years
Computer Science
5 years
LAN
Mid-level
Windows
Information security
Master's degree
Bash
CEH
GPEN
Firewall
Analysis skills
Bachelor's degree
NIST standards
JavaScript
OSCP
Metasploit
Perl
Burp Suite
Ruby
Mac OS
Vulnerability management
IT
GIAC Certification
Linux
Nmap
Cybersecurity
CompTIA Security+
RMF
Communication skills
Python
PowerShell
Shell Scripting
GXPN
Information Technology
Malware analysis

Full Job Description

Assured Cyber Solutions seeks a Mid-Level Penetration Testing Professional to lead cybersecurity threat assessment and vulnerability management initiatives across client infrastructures.

Core Responsibilities

· Conduct comprehensive penetration testing and ethical hacking assessments

· Perform sophisticated vulnerability scans and detailed security assessments

· Identify, document, and prioritize security vulnerabilities across complex network infrastructures

· Develop detailed technical reports with actionable remediation recommendations

· Execute both automated and manual penetration testing techniques

· Simulate advanced persistent threat (APT) scenarios

· Support incident response and forensic analysis efforts

· Collaborate with security teams to validate and address identified vulnerabilities

· Assess and mitigate complex, multi-vector security vulnerabilities

· Support end-to-end enterprise-wide cybersecurity risk assessment programs

· Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging cyber threat landscapes and exploitation techniques

· Provides recommended risk remediation actions to lower overall risk exposure, as required.

· Support end-to-end advanced exploit techniques, methods, and custom penetration testing tools

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology

· Master's degree strongly preferred

· 5-7 years of advanced framework NIST based Special Publications (800-115 and 800-53 CA-8, NIST SP 800-30, 800-37, 800-39, 800-53A, 800-137) professional penetration testing and offensive & defensive cybersecurity assessment experience (e.g. – ISSAF, PTF, SANS, PTES, OWASP, RMF testing), including both Blue and Red Team engagements

· Ability to obtain public trust security clearance and possess a clean background check

· Proven hands-on experience with penetration testing methodologies

· Demonstrated expertise in performing comprehensive secure source code analysis (e.g. – SAST, DAST, etc.)

Certification Requirements

· OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)

· Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT)

· GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)

· GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN)

· CompTIA Security+

· CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)

Technical Skills

· Proficiency in:

· Kali Linux

· Metasploit

· Burp Suite

· Nmap (or Zenmap)

· Wireshark

· Social Engineering Toolkit (SET)

· WebInspect

· HP Fortify

· Checkmarx

· Veracode

· DBProtect

· OWASP DirBuster

· Programming/Scripting Languages:

· Python

· Bash

· PowerShell

· Perl CGI script

· JavaScript

· Ruby

· Managing and administering penetration testing labs (including routers, switches, servers, clients, wireless devices, virtual and cloud assets, etc.)

· Web Application penetrating testing

· Wireless LAN penetration testing

· Social Engineering penetration assessment

· Internet-of-Things (IOT) penetration testing

· Firewall security assessment

· Web server security assessment

· Database server security assessment

· General operating system testing (e.g. - Red Hat, Linux, MS Windows, Mac OS, etc.)

· Advanced knowledge of:

· Network and application security protocols

· Vulnerability assessment tools

· Exploitation frameworks

· Network architecture and system configurations

Tools

· Vulnerability scanning tools

· Exploit development frameworks

· Network analysis software

· Forensic investigation tools

Additional Knowledge Domains

· Advanced threat modeling

· Critical infrastructure cybersecurity

· Advanced malware analysis

· Cyber-physical systems security

· Nation-state level threat intelligence

· Secure system architecture design

· Advanced cryptographic vulnerability assessment

Other Requirements

· Strong analytical thinking

· Excellent written and verbal communication

· Ability to explain complex technical findings

· Meticulous documentation skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45.70 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends

Experience:

Linux: 1 year (Preferred)
Cybersecurity: 1 year (Preferred)
Information security: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Washington, DC 20005 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Washington, DC 20005: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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