What are the responsibilities and job description for the Penetration Tester position at Redhorse Corporation?
About the Organization
Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. Redhorse specializes in developing and implementing creative strategies and solutions with private, state, and federal customers in the areas of cultural and environmental resources services, climate and energy change, information technology, and intelligence services. We are hiring creative, motivated, and talented people with a passion for doing what's right, what's smart, and what works.
About the Role
Redhorse transforms how government uses data and technology. As a Penetration Tester, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the security and resilience of our systems and those of our government clients. You'll be responsible for identifying vulnerabilities, developing mitigation strategies, and enhancing our overall security posture. Your work will directly impact the security of sensitive information and contribute to Redhorse's commitment to delivering secure and reliable solutions. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference in a high-impact environment.
\n- Conduct penetration testing of various systems, including enterprise systems and hypervisors.
- Apply computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques to identify vulnerabilities.
- Analyze network architectures and perform network security analysis.
- Analyze test results to develop risk and threat mitigation plans.
- Develop risk management methodologies and communicate vulnerability findings and risk posture to senior executives.
- Design, test, or implement IT security architecture components (where relevant).
- Utilize network management tools and leverage adversarial tactics in security testing.
- Participate in post-engagement analysis with the client (as needed).
- 5-7 years of demonstrated experience in cybersecurity or a related IT field.
- Demonstrated experience in cyber penetration testing.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of cybersecurity principles for Linux and Windows platforms, and virtual environments.
- Demonstrated experience performing network security analysis.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- TS/SCI with Poly required to start
- Experience with cloud security testing.
- Experience designing, testing, or implementing complex Windows installations.
- Experience participating in public or private information security groups and organizations.
- Experience researching, evaluating, and developing security policies and guidance.
- Experience performing complex technical tasks with minimal direction.
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., OSCP, CEH, GPEN).
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Accommodations:
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Talent Acquisition at Talent-Acquisition@redhorsecorp.com
Redhorse Corporation shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorse’s changing needs.
This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorse’s sole discretion.
