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Penetration Tester III

The Penetration Tester III will conduct penetration testing and Red Team engagements to identify vulnerabilities in systems. They will also manage projects and tasks while adhering to tight deadlines.

Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesonsiteFULL_TIME

Posted

About the role

What will you do at M9 Solutions?

M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal

Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and

technologies to help organizations that desire improved performance and modern,

sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than

30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our

capabilities include IT Talent Solutions, Data Delivery & Analytics, Cyber

Security, Cloud Migration, Applications and Infrastructure, Software

Development, and Finance & Accounting.

M9 Solutions is seeking a Penetration Tester III to work on-site in support of a

government contract for a client located in Chandler, AZ or Washington, DC. An

active Secret clearance is required.

Required Skills and Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree.

* At least five (5) years of pen test experience, preferably seven (7) years.

* Experience in management or as a team leader, managing projects and tasks

against tight deadlines.

* Experience with continuous penetration testing methodologies.

* Experience with planning and conducting Red Team engagements.

* Experience with IoT device penetration testing methodologies.

* Experience with Mobile Device Application penetration testing.

* Experience with Federal and Commercial Cloud technology penetration testing.

* Experience conducting High Value Asset Assessments.

* Knowledge of Red, Blue, and Purple Team assessment processes.

* Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK frameworks.

* Experience with OSSTMM, OWASP, NIST, PTES, and ISSAF methodologies.

* Experience with a variety of toolsets for gathering information and

conducting comprehensive penetration tests.

* Must have at least a GPEN or GXPN certification in addition to one of the

following certifications: GRTP, CRTL, OSCP, CRTP, CMWAPT, CEPT, CPT, LPT.

* Must have or be able to obtain CISA AES HVA Assessment Lead or Technical Lead

certification.

* Secret Clearance (active).

Full-Time Employee Compensation

* M9 Solutions’ pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not

a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in

extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the

position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as

internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining

agreement (if any), or other law.

* M9 Benefits - https://m9solutions.com/why-join-m9/#our-benefits

[https://m9solutions.com/why-join-m9/#our-benefits]

Salary Range

$60,000—$180,000 USD

M9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal sub-contractor and we comply with all

applicable federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We also adhere to the affirmative

action requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act

(VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, ensuring equal opportunity

for veterans and individuals with disabilities. Please click here

[https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/sec503/Self_ID_Forms/503Self-IDForm-04262023.pdf] to

complete M9's Voluntary Self-Identification Form and then email it

to [email protected] [[email protected]]. If you need accommodation during the

application process or encounter difficulties using our website, please contact

our Human Resources Department at [email protected]

[[email protected]] or 703-936-0880

M9 Solutions is a proud participant in the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program

and supports the Military Medics and Corpsmen (MMAC) initiative, demonstrating

our commitment to hiring and supporting veterans, transitioning service members,

military spouses, and dependents.

With 15+ years of proven delivery and growth, M9 Solutions is a unique small

business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project

management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers,

technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc.

5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016,

and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and

something everyone can be excited about. We offer a competitive compensation

package and value diverse perspectives in driving the vision of the company.

Which skills does this role require?

Penetration TestingProject ManagementRed Team EngagementsIoT Device TestingMobile Application TestingCloud Technology TestingHigh Value Asset AssessmentsRed Team AssessmentBlue Team AssessmentPurple Team AssessmentMITRE ATT&CKOSSTMMOWASPNISTPTESISSAFRed TeamIoTMobile ApplicationsCloud TechnologyHigh Value AssetGPENGXPNGRTPCRTLOSCPCRTPCMWAPTCEPTCPTLPTCISAAESHVATechnical LeadSecret ClearanceCybersecurityDigital TransformationSoftware Development

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