Penetration Tester with Security Clearance

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Penetration Tester Title: 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.