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Senior Penetration Tester

black lantern security
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/19/2025

If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.

Location : Charleston, SC (home base) traveling required domestically and internationally

Required

  • 5 years technical Cybersecurity expertise.
  • 5 years experience in penetration testing, computer network attack (CNA), and / or computer network defense (CND).
  • 5 experience with basic scripting languages including bash and / or PowerShell.
  • Experience with at least one object-oriented programming language (Python, Ruby, Java, etc.).
  • Must be US citizen (must be willing to submit to federal, state, and local background checks and other requirements).
  • One or more professional certifications including OSCP, GPEN, GWAPT, etc.
  • Possess in-depth knowledge of Windows, Unix, TCP / IP, IDS / IPS, and web content filtering.
  • Demonstrated ability to :
  • Adhere to the highest standards of honesty and scientific and business integrity.
  • Think critically about complex problems and situations.
  • Consider emerging vulnerabilities and threats from within the context of organizational risk and business impact(s).
  • Develop novel attack vectors based on newly discovered vulnerabilities.
  • Develop home-grown software solutions and utilities for computer network attack (CNA) and computer network defense (CND).
  • Apply industry standards and best practices including the Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES) and the Mitre Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK) Framework.
  • Go beyond automated and “push-button” attack tools and utilities.
  • Possess a basic understanding of regulatory standards and requirements including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS), and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA).

Responsibilities :

  • Project-Based
  • Develop and deliver test strategies for attacking and assessing complex and distributed systems.
  • Scope and execute penetration tests based on customer goals and objectives.
  • Provide representative tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) for opportunistic, advanced, and sophisticated attackers according to customer goals and objectives.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance for junior penetration testers during all phases of an assessment.
  • Prepare clear and concise situation reports and activity summaries for BLS customers and senior leadership.
  • Execute verification and validation testing for customer mitigations and fixes.
  • Develop and deliver walkthrough(s), proof(s) of concept (PoCs), articles, and formal presentations.
  • Research and Development (R&D)
  • Attend and / or present at professional conferences and events.
  • Conduct independent research for :
  • The development of novel attack methods.
  • Discovering new and / or undisclosed vulnerabilities.
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