Rosslyn, United States of America Remote (City) Full-time USD 66,000 – 106,000 / year

Peraton is hiring a Jr Cyber Penetration Tester

Responsibilities

  • Assist the red team in conducting offensive security operations.
  • Evaluate existing security postures by detecting vulnerabilities and current defensive controls.
  • Support clients in analyzing and addressing identified security weaknesses.
  • Conduct and document penetration tests on on-premises and cloud-based systems to meet NIST 800-53 CA-8 requirements.
  • Apply recognized testing frameworks such as NIST SP 800-115, PTES, and ISSAF during assessments.
  • Monitor emerging threats and advanced exploitation techniques targeting network infrastructures.
  • Aid incident response units by improving capabilities and delivering actionable intelligence.
  • Create or adapt automation tools using scripting languages like bash, Python, JavaScript, or PowerShell for reconnaissance or exploitation tasks.

Work Arrangement

Remote — Rosslyn, VA

Job Details
Location Rosslyn, United States of America
Work mode Remote (City)
Employment Full-time
Salary USD 66,000 – 106,000 / year
Department Federal Strategic Cyber Group
Category other
Posted a month ago
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