Penetration Tester

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Penetration Tester

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award.

KBR is seeking a Penetration Tester to join our team in the Northern Virginia area. This is a hire for a full-time client facing position supporting a government agency.  Candidate must have current TS/SCI with poly.  The role will function as a Penetration Tester for client websites, services, and systems and be responsible for completing hands on pen testing, documenting findings, and communicating recommended solutions.

Job Duties:

• Work with government and internal teams to conduct penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, and red teaming exercises to ensure that systems are compliant with government security standards and regulations
• 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
• Assess government systems to identify all vulnerabilities and develop mitigation plan to address security vulnerabilities
• Function as a subject matter expert providing testing expertise in support of the Risk Management Framework

Minimum Qualifications:

• A CURRENT and ACTIVE TOP SECRET/SCI federal security clearance with a Polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or IT Engineering
• Eight (8) or more years of experience in Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessment, incident detection and response, malware analysis, or cyber forensics
• Proficient in researching and evaluating emerging technologies relevant to information systems security; interpreting agency specific and federal security regulations
• Experience in performing network and application-level testing using established test protocols and methods
• Ability to work independently and lead detail-oriented tasks

Desired Qualifications:

• Relevant Penetration Testing or Security based certifications such as GPEN, GWAPT, GISF, GXPN, OSCP, OSCE, OSWP, OSEE, CISSP, Sec+, Net+, CEH
• Experience with Python, JavaScript, Powershell, or bash

Clearance Requirements: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Additional Compensation: 

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.  

Benefits: 

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.  

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.