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Join Acuity, Inc., a technology consulting firm that supports federal agencies. We combine industry partnerships and long-term federal experience with innovative technical leadership to support our customers’ critical missions.Responsibilities\nWhat you 'll be doing:\nConduct internal penetration testing and vulnerability assessment of servers, web applications, web services, and databases\nConduct security reviews, technical research, and provided reporting to increase security defense mechanisms\nManually exploit and compromise operating systems, web applications, and databases\nExamine results of web/OS scanners, scans and static source code analysis\nIdentify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and compliance issues\nWrite final reports, defend all findings to include the risk or vulnerability, mitigation strategies, and references\nProvide security recommendations for developers, system administrators, project managers, and senior government stakeholders\nReport vulnerabilities identified during security assessments\nWrite penetration testing Rules of Engagements (RoE), Test Plans, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)\nQualifications\nRequired Skills:\nExperience with NIST 800-53 and Risk Management Framework\nAbility to meet and coordinate with various audiences to include developers, system administrators, project managers, and senior government stakeholders\nDesired Skills:\nExperience with AWS Cloud Security\nStrong writing skills\nCertifications: CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker Certification, CPT - Certified Penetration Tester\nClearance Requirements:\nTS/SCI w/Poly\nAbout Acuity:\nAcuity, Inc. is a leading management and technology consulting firm that specializes in serving the federal government. Our innovative, collaborative and rewarding work environment has earned repeat honors from the Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work and SmartCEO Corporate Culture awards.\nWhy Choose Acuity?\nInnovative Excellence: Recognized by The Washington Post's \"Top Workplaces\" and a nine-time recipient of the Washington Business Journal's \"Best Places to Work,\" Acuity fosters an environment where innovation thrives and employees flourish.\nCompetitive Compensation: We value our employees and show it through highly competitive compensation and benefits packages.\nPersonal Growth: Your potential isn't just recognized at Acuity, it's actively cultivated. With tailored training, mentorship, and cutting-edge resources, we empower you to thrive personally and professionally.\nRecognition and Visibility: Stand out in a competitive industry with Acuity's exceptional customer feedback and robust opportunity channels.\nCollaborative Culture: At Acuity, teamwork isn't just a buzzword - it's the cornerstone of our success. Encouragement and support fuel our collaborative culture, where every voice matters.\n Diversity and Inclusion: Diversity isn't just a checkbox - it's who we are. At Acuity, we pride ourselves on recruiting and maintaining a workforce that celebrates diversity and treats every employee with dignity and respect.\nJoin Acuity, where your talents are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is amplified. Together, let's shape the future of digital strategy and technology consulting.\nMin\nUSD $175,000.00/Yr.Max\nUSD $200,000.00/Yr.Salary Range\nThe salary range for this position represents Acuity's good faith estimate of the compensation for this job title at the time of posting. 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