Description
Position Title: Penetration Tester
What Impact Youll Have:
A penetration tester to support a customer mission system. The successful candidate will conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing within the customers approved scope and authorities. The ideal candidate is familiar with Windows, Linux, and mobile OS environments and can perform detailed network and system security analysis. The candidate will assess mission systems for susceptibility to compromise and must have prior experience performing scoped penetration tests using primarily open-source tools.
What Youll Be Owning:
- Penetrate desktops, servers, applications, operating systems, and security systems to obtain elevated access Conduct black-box testing on specialized communication and mission systems Modify and develop exploits, payloads, and tooling to bypass antivirus, firewalls, hardening, and IDS/IPS.
- Perform reconnaissance, privilege escalation, persistence, lateral movement, and payload generation across multiple targets Obfuscate or hide digital artifacts to test defensive visibility Develop automation scripts and custom tools to support testing, including AI-assisted security tools and workflows.
- This role requires strong hands-on penetration testing skills and the ability to adapt or build offensive tooling as needed. 3-5 years of exploit development, computer/network security, or network traffic analysis using analytical tools Experience with Kali Linux and Metasploit tools.
- Experience with programming/scripting: Python, PowerShell , Ruby, C, JavaScript, etc.
What You Must Have:
- Must be able to obtain and maintain an ACTIVE TS/SCI with polygrapy
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Computer Forensics, Network Security, or equivalent technical experience.
- Expert knowledge of networking components/devices and various OS/applications in Linux and Windows environments At least one of the following certifications: CISSP, CEH, CEPT, EnCE, GASF, GSFE.
- Demonstrated experience in three or more specific areas to include: analysis, network engineering, networking security, penetration testing, red teaming, hardware engineering, software reverse engineering, and computer exploitation.
- Education Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Cybersecurity, Information Security, IT, EE, Network Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
What Would Be Nice to Have:
- Expert knowledge of networking components/devices and various OS/applications in Linux and Windows environments - OSCP, GPEN
- Active TS/SCI
Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factorssuch as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.
Were proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.
Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.
Why Choose GRVTY
The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. Were purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.
We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defenseincluding the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.
At GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. Thats why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.
Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision
Health Savings Account with company contribution
Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
401k with generous company match
Training and Development Opportunities
Award Programs
Variety of Company Sponsored Events
EEO Statement
GRVTY, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should emailrecruiting@grvty.comor call 703-544-7930 with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.
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