Penetration Tester, Senior

Penetration Tester, Senior

The Opportunity:  

Serve as a member of the Booz Allen Internal Red Team, leading enterprise and system-focused network and penetration assessments to identify security risks across applications, security controls, and network infrastructure. Conduct targeted security assessments within a fast-paced environment, collaborate with offensive security reporting teams, and partner with consulting teams to deliver security analysis and solutions to Booz Allen’s Enterprise Cybersecurity team. Evaluate security posture, document findings, support remediation efforts, and help promote an environment of innovation and knowledge sharing. Lead and execute enterprise and system-focused network and penetration assessments. Identify security risks across applications, controls, and infrastructure. Collaborate with offensive security reporting teams on findings and analysis. Partner with consulting teams to deliver security solutions. Evaluate established rules of engagement and system penetration testing requirements. Communicate technical security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Contribute to security research and promote knowledge sharing across the team. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

You Have: 

• 1+ years of experience with penetration testing and red teaming

• Experience with vulnerability enumeration and exploitation frameworks, including Burp Suite Pro, Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Armitage, and PowerSploit

• Knowledge of functionality and capabilities of network defense technologies, including incident response, web application firewalls, SIEM and EDR solutions, and evasion techniques  

• Ability to write high-quality assessment reports and effectively communicate with clients and teammates 

• Ability to conduct organized security testing engagements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, or Computer Science 

Nice If You Have: 

• 3+ years of experience with penetration testing and red teaming

• Knowledge of scripting languages, API functionality, and data access methodologies 

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced work environment, multi-task, and handle truncated delivery deadlines  

• Ability to assist remediation efforts for discovered vulnerabilities 

• Ability to clearly communicate technical details and vulnerability data to non-technical teammates and clients 

• Ability to craft custom exploits for proof-of-concept exploit

• Possession of excellent team-building skills

• OSCP Certification

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.