Pen Test Operator

Job Family:

Cyber Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do:

This position is expected to conduct penetration testing activities on High Value Asset (HVA) systems owned and operated by federal civilian agencies. This position requires experience in providing penetration testing services using a variety of tactics, techniques, and procedures to identify exploitable vulnerabilities in networks and systems. They will also measure compliance with organizational security policies, test whether staff are aware of security issues, and ultimately determine the organization’s risk to cybersecurity threats.

Other Responsibilities Will Include

• Performing network mapping and reconnaissance, documenting Rules of Engagement to guide the scope, developing test plan, and assisting with acquiring management approval.
• External Testing: Conducting a variety of penetration tests based on system’s criticality, test objectives, and organization’s requirements to include:
• Working with IT personnel to define scope for targeted testing; and
• Mimicking an outside attacker to gain access to system and what information can be accessed.
• Internal Testing: Mimicking an outside an insider attack to determine risk employees with various access levels pose to the organization.
• Red Team Testing: Focusing testing activity towards accessing specific target datasets. Testing methodology should include crafted e-mails, custom public websites, exploit code, and social engineering.
• Analyzing test results, developing a report on discovered vulnerabilities, and providing risk-based recommendations to remediate those vulnerabilities.

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance

• Bachelor’s degree

• THREE or more years’ experience relevant to Penetration Testing or IT Systems Configuration or Risk and Vulnerability Assessment and/or Cybersecurity

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TOP SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance
• CISA AES HVA Assessment certification with proof of certification as a CISA-AES HVA Pen Test Operator.
• Experience supporting US government cybersecurity programs.
• CISSP or CISM.
• Experience managing direct client engagement team to deliver impactful support to Federal clients.
• Experience with managing/supporting and/or knowledge of cybersecurity or HVA Program.
• One of the following certifications: Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) or GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN) or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Certification.
• Experience conducting HVA assessment or performing Risk and Vulnerability Assessments.
• Knowledge of Cybersecurity Framework, Risk Management, NIST 800-83 Rev 5.
• Experience developing and maintaining working relationships while serving Federal clients onsite.
• Ability to identify obstacles and opportunities that impact the success of plans or initiatives.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate leadership when interacting with clients and fellow team members.

The annual salary range for this position is $109,100.00-$163,700.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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