Penetration Tester Job at WarCollar Industries, Herndon, VA

  • WarCollar Industries
  • Herndon, VA

Job Description

Job Description

WarCollar Industries is seeking a highly skilled Penetration Tester to support a mission-critical Federal client. If you're passionate about offensive cybersecurity, identifying vulnerabilities before adversaries do, and protecting national security systems, we'd like to speak with you. As a Penetration Tester, you will perform technical security assessments against customer systems in support of certification, accreditation, and overall cyber resilience. You'll leverage industry-leading tools and advanced technical expertise to identify vulnerabilities, simulate real-world attack scenarios, and deliver actionable recommendations that strengthen enterprise security.

Required Skills

  • Conduct penetration tests against networks, applications, operating systems, and cloud environments.
  • Perform vulnerability assessments using automated and manual testing techniques.
  • Simulate adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to identify exploitable weaknesses.
  • Document findings, assess risk, and provide detailed remediation recommendations.
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity engineers, system administrators, and stakeholders to improve security posture.
  • Support security validation efforts for Certification & Accreditation (C&A) activities.
  • Stay current on emerging threats, attack vectors, and offensive security methodologies.
Desired Skills
  • Experience conducting penetration testing or offensive cyber operations.
  • Knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, web application security, and common attack techniques.
  • Experience with industry-standard penetration testing tools and frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of vulnerability analysis, exploitation techniques, and security best practices.
  • Excellent analytical, technical writing, and communication skills.
  • Relevant certifications such as OSCP, GPEN, CEH, CISSP, or equivalent are a plus.
Additional Details
  • Active TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph clearance is required

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