IT Security Specialist - Penetration Tester

• Knowledge of DOC, NOAA, and NWS IT security policies and implementation standards or those of similar sized organizations AND comprehensive understanding of NIST guidance toinclude NIST Special Publications and Federal Information Processing Standards.
• Self-starter, highly motivated individual who adapts to a dynamic work environment.
• Strong attention to detail with an ability to operate effectively across multiple priorities.

Ideal for candidates with 5–7 years of hands-on penetration testing experience who are looking to advance into intermediate-level roles.

We are searching for Penetration Tester to support Security Assessment and Authorization initiatives for our Government client.

Job duties include:

• Protocol analysis, vulnerability discovery and exploitation, post exploitation impact analysis, and physical security.
• Highly technical problem-solver who understands software architectures, security, communication protocols, virtualization, and hardware, and work with other engineers to the resolution of problems in design, development, and operations.
• Perform manual and automated firmware analysis on target devices.
• Perform pen tests, fuzzing and custom exploit attacks against client systems.
• Review deployment architectures, topologies and conops for compliance regulatory security mandates.
• Produce security reports suitable for submission to regulatory bodies.
• Conduct hands-on technical testing beyond automated tool validation, including full exploitation and leveraging of access within multiple environments.
• Conduct scenario-based security testing, or red teaming to identify gaps in detection and response capabilities of client end systems.
• Conducting research and testing in support of client requirements.
• Designing, implementation, and integration of security solutions.
• Designing, development and support of the company’s line of technology products.
• Analyzes information security systems and applications.
• Recommends and develops security measures to protect information against unauthorized modification or loss.
• Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of complicated tasks.

• General Duty Requirements.

Shall perform all functional and technical tasks remotely, hybrid work environment with occasional travel for client engagement, industry events, contract negotiations or at AttainX facility.

AttainX Inc. is SBA Certified 8(a), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged WOSB (EDWOSB), CMMI Level 3, ISO 9001:2015 certified QMS and Silver Level SaFe Partner.

For more than 12 years, AttainX, Inc. has delivered emergent technologies, software products, and high-quality services that meet the needs of our Federal Government customers.

The last 4 years have shown significant company growth as we have increased our contracts portfolio and hold the “Best in Class” contract vehicles, GSA MAS and OASIS Small Business and 8(a) Pools 1, 2 and 3.

In addition, we are prime on several Agency Specific IDIQ’s and BPA’s with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Energy, Navy, Health and Human Service and the Defense Intelligence Agency.

AttainX is dedicated to quality and best practices for the services we provide.

We understand our people are the key ingredient to ensuring our customers Mission and Goals are met with excellence.

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, matching 401K plan, tuition/training reimbursement, and Long & Short-Term Disability.

AttainX is an equal employment opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination based on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, VEVRAA and Section 503, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

These protections also extend to applicants.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable workplace accommodation, please send an email to AttainX HR indicating the specifics of the assistance needed.

Sitting and working on a computer for long, continuous periods each day; effective communications by telephone, email, and face-to-face; standing, walking, and sitting; handling and feeling objects or controls; reaching; talking and hearing; lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds; and specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.