{"id":1118241,"url":"https://alion.io/job/peraton-jr-cyber-penetration-tester","title":"Jr Cyber Penetration Tester","company":{"id":722,"name":"Peraton","domain":"peraton.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/peraton","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"iCIMS","truth_index":null},"role":"Security","role_family":"Security","seniority":"junior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"inferred","locations":[],"countries":[],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":66000,"max":106000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":106000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":4,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Burp Suite","optional":false},{"name":"JavaScript","optional":false},{"name":"Metasploit","optional":false},{"name":"NIST 800-53","optional":false},{"name":"Nmap","optional":false},{"name":"PowerShell","optional":false},{"name":"Python","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-22T17:37:05Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-22","last_verified_at":"2026-09-23T00:05:44Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Responsibilities\nPeraton is currently seeking a Jr Cyber Penetration Tester to become part of our Federal Strategic Cyber Group.\nLocation: Rosslyn, VA. Situational Telework. Must be local to the job site.\nThis Federal Strategic Cyber program encompasses technical, engineering, data analytics, cyber security, management, operational, logistical and administrative support to aid and advise the Cyber & Technology Security (CTS) Directorate. This includes protecting a global cyber infrastructure comprising networks, systems, information, and mobile devices all while identifying and responding to cyber risks and threats.\nIn this role, you will:\nSupport the Penetration Testing (Red Cell) Team.\nAssess the current state of the customer’s system security by identifying all vulnerabilities and security measures.\nHelp customer perform analysis and mitigation of security vulnerabilities.\nPerform and report on penetration testing of systems, including cloud, to satisfy the NIST 800-53 CA-8 security control and using methodologies that may include, NIST SP 800-115, Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES), and Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF).\nStay abreast of current attack vectors and unique methods for exploitation of computer networks.\n Provide support to incident response teams through capability enhancement and reporting.\nAssist in maintaining Red Cell infrastructure.\nDevelop or modify tools that automate discovery or exploitation (e.g. bash, Python, JavaScript, PowerShell).\nJoin Our Mission:\nAt Peraton, you’ll be part of a team that’s making a real difference. We are committed to creating solutions that empower the U.S. Intelligence Community and our national defense partners to succeed in their mission to protect America. We offer a culture that fosters innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, with opportunities for career growth in one of the most dynamic fields in the industry.\nIf you’re ready to be challenged, make an impact, and grow your career while supporting the nation’s defense, apply today!\nQualifications\nRequired:\nBachelor's degree and 2 year of related experience or additional 4 years may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.\nDemonstrated basic understanding of networking and security principles. \nExperience with evaluating system security configurations.\nUnderstand common Web Application vulnerabilities like SQLi, XSS, CSRF, and HTTP Flooding.\n Experience with penetration testing tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, etc.\nFundamentals of network routing & switching and assessing network device configurations. \nFamiliarity in evaluating findings and performing root cause analysis.\nDemonstrated ability to work alone and/or within a small group. \nMust possess and maintain ONE of the listed certifications below:CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA-Security, CEH, CFR, Cloud+, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, or SCYBER\n\nU.S. citizenship required.\nActive Secret security clearance.\nPreferred:\nActive Top Secret or TS/SCI.\nPeraton Overview\nPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.\nTarget Salary Range\n$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.EEO\nEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.","description_format":"text","description_chars":4479,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":4,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":true,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Continuous learning"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Penetration Testing","National Security","Homeland Security"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-22T17:37:05Z"}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":19,"reasons":["conf:5","win:early","comp:junior,brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-23T05:45:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":106000,"is_top_pay":true},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/peraton-jr-cyber-penetration-tester","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/peraton-jr-cyber-penetration-tester.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-23T20:23:45Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}