What are the responsibilities and job description for the Penetration Tester position at SCOUT Solutions?
Job Title : Pen Tester
Clearance : Secret
Location : Leesburg, VA (Onsite)
We are currently seeking a Pen Tester to join our growing team in support of Security Operations Center on a newly awarded contract. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a network security environment, such as a Security Operations Center (SOC), and have an understanding of typical cybersecurity deliverables.
Job Description
The Pen Tester will :
- Conduct penetration tests with the knowledge and written authorization of the system owner and only after appropriate authorities, approvals, type and scope of testing, and rules of engagement have been established
- Perform noknowledge and / or limitedknowledge assessments as part of penetration testing of specific areas within the enterprise
- Compare results of assessments with event logs and other captured data to determine if vulnerabilities were exploited
- Collaborate with SOC and System Owners in determining ways to defend, alter, or reconfigure cyber defense mechanisms to strengthen resiliency and response to an attack
- Produce reports of penetration test findings
- Coordinate with the Government to use penetration test findings to inform, expand, or focus monitoring efforts
- Capture, maintain and archive logs of all penetration testing activity, to include manual and automated activity
- Provide logs on demand for forensic analysis, proof of concept, and auditing purposes
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