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Penetration Tester

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

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The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking a talented Penetration Tester to join our team in Herndon, VA. If the idea of working with and among a team of true cyber security engineering experts with world class and unique skills excites you, then this might be the opportunity for you!

Be part of a department with an expanding range of programs focusing on Cyber Operations, where you get to grow on and between programs with peers who are dedicated to advancing national security. Participate in fun team outings and team building events where you get to engage with your co-workers and expand your career network. We are a fun, engaging environment with a management team focused on growing your career and making you a part of our future. We offer bonus compensation plans that demonstrate you being appreciated for working on the program and being a part of our team. You'll get paid for cyber events and training, such as our Capture the Flag Events, Internal Research and Development opportunities as well as prepaid courses to nationally recognized certification courses to grow your career. You can learn more about our program by accessing the landing page: VORPAL Jobs (caci.com)

Responsibilities:

As Penetration Tester, you will be a part of planning and executing penetration tests in a Windows environment. You will be called upon to solve technical puzzles every day using your breadth of computer, network, and applications pen-testing experience. As a functional member of a cyber red team, you will look for creative ways to break into a range of customer systems and illustrate to stakeholders what could happen if an adversary were to take aim at their network.

Qualifications:

_Required:_

• Must have an active TS/SCI with required Polygraph clearance

• University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum of 7+ years of related work experience

• Ability to clearly communicate findings through written and oral products

• System level and security administration knowledge of computer operating systems. Operating system experience shall be with the identified release or later of any of the following: UNIX, Linux, Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows Server

• Understanding of network vulnerability analysis and penetration testing with both open-source and commercial tools such as: Nmap, Wireshark, Metasploit, Kali, Burp, etc.

• Computer hardware and software security analysis including use of commercial or specialty application analysis and reverse engineering tools

• System level and security administration knowledge of computer operating systems. Operating system experience shall be with the identified release or later of any of the following: UNIX, Linux, Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows Server

• Understanding of network vulnerability analysis and penetration testing with both open-source and commercial tools such as: Nmap, Wireshark, Metasploit, Kali, Burp, etc.

• Computer hardware and software security analysis including use of commercial or specialty application analysis and reverse engineering tools such as: IDA Pro, WinDebug, Olly Debug, EnCase, and WinHex

• Experienced in use of network security technologies such as: firewalls, proxies, iptables, AV solutions, VPN’s, IDS/IPS, etc.

• Experience with kernel-level programming in either the Windows or Linux environment, low-level software development, Windows and Linux device drivers, operating system internals, and kernel debugging

• In-depth expertise in one or more of the following areas:

+ Internal working functions and scripting of common workgroup applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, and group ware. This includes products such as Microsoft Word and Excel, Microsoft Exchange, etc.

+ Database systems such as Oracle, MSSQL, Postgresql, etc.

+ Commercial TCP/IP firewall/IDS/IPS and Anti-Virus products

+ Networking protocol stacks and implementations

+ Ability to program, in Cor other languages

+ Public Key Infrastructures including development, administration, digital certificates, and encryption systems

+ Telecommunications protocols such as TCP/IP, ISDN, etc.

Must have experience in Windows and Linux environment, plus intermediate-to-advanced abilities in at least one of the following:

+ Microsoft Windows / Active Directory

+ Linux (CentOS, Red Hat, Ubuntu, Debian, etc.)

+ Virtual environments such as, but not limited to: ProxMox, VMWare ESXi, Virtualbox

+ Cloud Computing (i.e. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle)

_Desired:_

• Experience conducting penetration testing and or cyber red team exercises

• Career experience in exploit dev, malware analysis, digital forensics, vulnerability research, or web app development / pen testing

• Career experience working with network technologies such as firewalls, routers, switches

• Recent experience competing in CTFs or hands-on cyber security challenges such as HackTheBox, TryHackMe, CCDC, Sans Netwars, etc.

• Ongoing training and certifications: OSCP, OSEP, GPEN, GXPEN, GWAPT, etc.

• Familiarity with various interpreted or compiled programming languages (java, c++, Go, python, etc.)

• Hands on experience with exploit frameworks like Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, PowerShell Empire, Covenant, etc.

• System Administration experience • OSINT, social engineering, physical pen-testing

• Familiarity with the Mitre ATT&CK framework, OWASP top 10, or related

• Experience with pentest techniques such as MitIM, SQLi, covert channels, secure tunneling,pivot, socks proxies, infil/exfil of data, phishing, writing buffer overflows, fuzzing, etc.

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What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

**Your potential is limitless.** So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here. (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/life-at-caci)

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**Pay Range** : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/employee-benefits) .

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$98,500-$206,800

_CACI is_ _an Equal Opportunity Employer._ _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any_ _other protected characteristic._