Penetration Tester - TekSynap

Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under general supervision, perform penetration testing of applications, systems, and network enclaves to identify security weaknesses and vulnerabilities. Assess enterprise systems using offensive cybersecurity techniques and provide actionable recommendations to reduce risk and improve the organization’s overall cybersecurity posture.
• Conduct application, network, and wireless penetration testing in accordance with approved methodologies and rules of engagement.
• Identify security flaws in computing platforms, applications, and network architectures and develop mitigation strategies to address identified risks.
• Apply offensive cybersecurity testing techniques, including manual and automated testing methods.
• Coordinate penetration testing activities and schedules with internal stakeholders, system owners, and external partners as required.
• Perform network vulnerability assessments and exploitation testing across on-premises and enclave-based environments.
• Execute wireless security assessments, including identification of rogue access points and insecure configurations.
• Analyze test results and document findings, including severity, impact, and recommended remediation actions.
• Prepare and deliver technical assessment reports and briefings to leadership and technical teams.
• Support compliance-driven testing efforts, including PCI DSS and other applicable security standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of enterprise cybersecurity posture through lessons learned and testing feedback.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Clearance

• Secret – IT-II (Tier 3) Non-Critical Sensitive Clearance

Certifications

• Licensed Penetration Tester (LPT)
• Certified Expert Penetration Tester (CEPT)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Global Information Assurance Certification Penetration Tester (GPEN)

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience performing vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience conducting network vulnerability assessments and penetration testing methodologies.
• Two Years experience with testing tools including NESSUS, METASPLOIT, CANVAS, NMAP, Burp Suite and Kismet.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience authoring formal penetration testing or security assessment reports.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience using, administering, and troubleshooting Linux operating systems.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience using, administering, and troubleshooting Windows Server or Linux servers, including IIS or Apache.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Proficiency with penetration testing and assessment tools, includi