Penetration Tester with Security Clearance

R- Description Penetration Tester Are you looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading. Leidos National Security Sector is seeking a Penetration Tester to support an enterprise IT program. We are looking for a cyber security professional to conduct penetration testing and ethical hacking to target, assess, and exploit risk and vulnerabilities of information systems. Hands-on penetration experience is essential for this role. Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume with us today. Our client's team provides a highly technical and in-depth penetration testing service in support of enterprise cyber security equities. We require specialized penetration testing and ethical hacking to target, assess, and exploit risk and vulnerabilities of information systems, in order to provide senior decision makers with documented and actionable data to aid in making strategic investment decisions. In this role you will work within a team to: Document all identified system risks, planned test procedures, and results; perform analyses of vulnerabilities identified during testing; and review program-level documentation (e.g., requirements specification, system architecture, design documents, test plans, security plans, etc.).
Recommend changes to program-level documentation with an eye to reducing system vulnerabilities, create and document penetration testing plans and procedures, and approved testing plans and procedures to conduct hands-on penetration testing.
Analyze test results, document risks, and recommend countermeasures to uncovered risks; participate or lead technical exchange meetings and application review boards; document action items and results from technical exchange meetings and application review boards; and brief management on the status of action items and results of activities. Required Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required. Required Experience, Skills, and Education: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or other related scientific or technical discipline and 12+ years of experience or Master's degree with 10+ years of experience. Additional experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
Demonstrated work experience in cyber security or related IT field
Demonstrated experience with cyber penetration testing
Demonstrated experience applying computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques
Demonstrated working knowledge of cyber security principles for Linux, Windows, and virtual platforms
Demonstrated experience designing, testing, or implementing IT security architecture
Demonstrated experience performing network security analysis
Demonstrated experience analyzing network architectures
Demonstrated experience using network management tools
Demonstrated experience leveraging adversarial tactics to conduct hands-on security testing
Demonstrated experience developing risk management methodologies
Demonstrated experience analyzing test results to develop risk and threat mitigation plans
Demonstrated experience testing or reviewing system configuration, development, and design specifically around enterprise systems and hypervisors
Demonstrated experience designing, testing, or implementing complex Windows installations Desired Experience, Skills, and Education: Demonstrated experience participating in public and private information security groups and organizations
Demonstrated experience communicating vulnerability results and risk posture to senior executives
Demonstrated experience researching, evaluating, and developing security policies and guidance
Demonstrated experience performing complex technical tasks with minimal direction Original Posting: April 2, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: Pay Range $126,100.00 - $227,950.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.