Freedom Technology Solutions Group is seeking a Cyber Security Project Engineer to add to our teamlocated in Herndon, VA! The team provides a highly technical and in-depth penetration testing service, in support of enterprise cyber security equities. The Sponsor requires support specializing in penetration testing and ethical hacking, to target, assess, and exploit risk and vulnerabilities of information systems. The intent is to provide senior decision makers with documented and actionable data to aid in making strategic investment decisions. The Contractor shall document all identified system risks, planned test procedures, and results. The Contractor shall perform analyses of vulnerabilities identified during testing. The Contractor shall review program-level documentation such as requirements specification, system architecture, design documents, test plans, security plans. The Contractor shall create and document penetration testing plans and procedures. The Contractor shall conduct hands-on penetration testing by leveraging approved testing plans and procedures. The Contractor shall analyze penetration test results, document risks, and recommend countermeasures to uncovered risks. The Contractor shall participate or lead technical exchange meetings and application review boards. The Contractor shall document action items and results from technical exchange meetings and application review boards. The Contractor shall brief management on the status of action items and results of activities.
Required Skills:- Demonstrated work experience in cyber security or related IT field
- Demonstrated experience with cyber penetration testingDemonstrated experience leveraging adversarial tactics to conduct hands-on security testingDemonstrated experience applying computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques
- Demonstrated working knowledge of cyber security principles for Linux, Windows, and virtual platforms
- Demonstrated experience designing, testing, or implementing IT security architecture
- Demonstrated experience performing network security analysis
- Demonstrated experience analyzing network architectures
- Demonstrated experience using network management tools
- Demonstrated experience developing risk management methodologies
- Demonstrated experience analyzing test results to develop risk and threat mitigation plans
- Demonstrated experience testing or reviewing system configuration, development, and design specifically around enterprise systems and hypervisors
- Demonstrated experience designing, testing, or implementing complex Windows installations
Desired Skills:- Demonstrated experience participating in public and private information security groups and organizations
- Demonstrated experience communicating vulnerability results and risk posture to senior executives
- Demonstrated experience performing complex technical tasks with minimal direction
- Demonstrated experience with Google Cloud Computing ServicesA Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or other related scientific or technical discipline
- One or more of the relevant certifications:
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
- Global Information Assurance Certification Penetration Tester (GPEN)
What's in It for You?- Flexible work environment
- A team mentality - work with friendly, like-minded professionals
- Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies
- Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits
- A work-life balance you can count onOpportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime
- The Benefits You Get with Freedom
- Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more
- Generous paid time off - including paid site closure days
- Competitive salary offerings
- Paid training and tuition reimbursement
- Referral bonuses
- Fully paid life and disability
- Annual logo wear allowance
- Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)
Interested in learning more about Freedom and our culture? Contact us today! We're constantly hosting hiring events in our office and elsewhere, to help you get a sense of what life is like at Freedom before joining the team.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status
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