Penetration Tester

Company: Gridiron IT Solutions
Location: Fort Belvoir
Posted on: May 14, 2025

Job Description:

Penetration Tester Location: Fort Belvoir

Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.
Work Type: Onsite
Remote Work: No

Job DescriptionAre you looking for an opportunity to use your technical expertise and grow your skills to provide technical solutions in support of our warfighters? We're looking for a Red Team Penetration Tester to help test, configure, and maintain military critical operating systems. As a Red Team Penetration Tester on our project, you'll work with other technical experts to help our customer overcome tough challenges and help improve the readiness of military units to perform their roles. Your communication skills will come in handy as you share your experience and work as a vital member of a team to solve daily challenges as we support and improve military cybersecurity.

We are committed to creating an environment where you can nourish your cyber career through mentoring, the opportunity to leverage new resources, and gain in-demand certifications to sharpen your skill set. With opportunities supporting both the private and public sectors across multiple geographies, your career is only limited by your own appetite for exploration. Work with us to secure our systems, networks, and crucial infrastructures.

Qualifications

Experience implementing red team assessment methods, tools, and techniques

TS/SCI clearance

HS diploma or GED and 7+ years of experience in Information Technology, or Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in Information Technology

Linux Computing Environment (CE) Certification

Windows CE Certification

Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) or GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN) Certification

DoD Approved 8570 Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level III Certification, including CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, or CCSP Certification

Additional Qualifications

Experience with Cobalt Strike, Metasploit, and Kali Linux

Python Certification

Completion of the Red Team Apprentice, Offensive Methodology Analysis, or Red Team Operations Training












Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $100,000 - $180,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)

Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron's benefits programs.

Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.

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