Red Team Penetration Tester III

Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, execute, and document full-scope penetration tests and adversary emulation exercises.
• Develop, modify, and utilize offensive security tools such as Metasploit, NMAP, Kali Linux, and Cobalt Strike.
• Mimic threat actor behavior using TTPs aligned with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK.
• Conduct assessments across multiple operating systems including Linux, Windows, and macOS.
• Perform exploit development and identify zero-day or previously unknown vulnerabilities.
• Analyze, identify, and remediate gaps in offensive tools and Red Team methodologies.
• Perform scripting and programming tasks in support of custom exploit development and automation.
• Work collaboratively with Blue Team, tool developers, and RMF personnel to enhance overall cyber posture.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience:
• Minimum of 7 years of full-time professional experience in each of the following:
• Conducting penetration testing or offensive cyber operations.
• Developing and using tools such as Metasploit, NMAP, Kali Linux, and Cobalt Strike.
• Mimicking threat behavior and adversary simulation.
• Working across Linux, Windows, and macOS environments.
• Utilizing and exploiting Active Directory infrastructures.
• Performing exploit development and identifying tool gaps.
• Programming in at least two languages (e.g., Python, C++, Java, Rust, Assembly, C#).
• Certifications:
• DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category CSSP Auditor (One of the Following):
• CEH
• CySA+
• CISA
• GSNA
• CFR
• PenTest+
• One or more of the following certifications:
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
• Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE)
• Offensive Security Exploitation Expert (OSEE)
• Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP)
• Education:
• Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
• Clearance:
• Must possess a TS/SCI clearance (IT Level I Tier 5 / Special-Sensitive Position)

Overview

We are seeking a Red Team Penetration Tester III to join our team supporting Department of Navy. 

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. 

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Additional Job Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Locations: Virginia Beach, VA
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizen

TS/SCI clearance (IT Level I Tier 5 / Special-Sensitive Position) 

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance.