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Penetration Tester - Part Time & Remote

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Company OverviewTestPros is a successful and growing business, established in 1988, providing Information Technology (IT) technical support services to commercial and U.S. Federal, State, and Local Government customers. Capabilities include Program Management, Program Oversight, Process Audit, Intelligence Analysis, Cyber Security, NIST SP 800-171 Assessment and Compliance, ATO Support, Computer Forensics, Software Assurance, Software Testing, Test Automation, Section 508 / WCAG / ADA Accessibility Assessment, Customer Experience (CX), Localization Testing, Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V), Quality Assurance (QA), Compliance, and Research and Development (R&D) services.TestPros is an Equal Opportunity Employer.TestPros delivers innovative independent IT assessment solutions to critical challenges facing the nation and the world, supporting U.S. Federal Government and commercial clients within the continental USA.Job SummaryTestPros is looking for an experienced Penetration Tester professional to support IT Security consulting work for various commercial and Federal consulting services projects. This role is responsible for the successful delivery of penetration testing in both classic hosted and cloud hosted environments.The selected candidate will work with the client’s product development teams to plan for, execute, and report on penetration testing results. The role requires delivery and efficiency focus, managing all aspects of a consulting project including requirements analysis, bid and proposal development, resource planning, process improvement, and customer relationship management. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment with personal responsibility and open, direct, respectful communications.ResponsibilitiesConduct complete penetration tests, report on results, and provide improvement recommendationsEnsure customer satisfaction through delivery of high-quality consulting services across a portfolio of commercial and federal government projectsElicit and understand customer requirements and convert those requirements into a technical services solutionAccurately estimate time and cost for each projectFoster an environment of continuous learning, innovation, and excellenceWork closely with development teams, product managers, and customer success teams to ensure successful delivery of consulting services or product implementation projects and remove roadblocksDevelop, review, and approve formal statements of work, change requests, and proposalsFormulate timely reports and documentation to track progressEffectively collaborate with peers and company leadership to accomplish team, corporate, and client objectivesAnswer developer, designer, and content contributor questions about IT Security requirementsExperience RequirementsMinimum of 5 years of experience in penetration testingDesired certifications: Security+, CEH, GPEN, OSCP, AWS, or equivalentUnderstanding of OWASP Top 10 and “industry best practices” for penetration testingUnderstanding of penetration testing with emphasis on white box testing, black box testing, internal networks, external networks, web applications, and application/code reviewUnderstanding of penetration test methods such as OSSTMM, OWASP, PTES, FedRAMP Penetration Test Guide, NIST, etc.Proficient with the command line interface of multiple operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux, etc.)Solid understanding of manual scripting and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell, C/C++, etc.)Proficient with commercial and open source penetration testing tools (e.g., Metasploit, Nikto, SQLMAP, Responder, Nessus, Netcat, Burp Suite, etc.)Conduct and document vulnerability scans and penetration testing on web-based applications and their underlying hostsProven ability to perform computer network vulnerability assessment and penetration testingUnderstanding of risk planning and mitigation strategiesAbility to prepare and present documents and briefing materialsAdvise on new threats to technologies and the environment and provide mitigation steps when applicableProvide security guidance on design, deployment, and architecture of web-based and cloud hosted applicationsParticipate in technical discussions and collaborate with team membersExceptional communication skills (oral and written)Strong customer service skillsStrong organizational and time-management skills; ability to handle multiple tasks while paying attention to detailStrong work ethic and self-starter attitude; ability to thrive in a fast-paced environmentBachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experienceBenefitsTestPros offers a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, opportunities for professional growth, cell phone discounts, and more. Benefits are per TestPros current policies and subject to change without notice. Benefits are available to full-time employees.TestPros, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.EEO StatementAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, or protected veteran status.