Penetration Tester - Cyber Engineer

Peraton Overview

Peraton 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.

Responsibilities

Peraton Labs delivers innovative solutions and revolutionary new capabilities to solve the most difficult and complex challenges for government agencies, utilities, and commercial customers. With a distinguished heritage tracing back to Bell Labs, Bellcore, DHPC, and Telcordia, our experts pave the way.* This position is 100% on site on-site in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.Responsibilities:Become part of an exceptional team of engineers from diverse backgrounds, all united by a passion for tackling real-world problems. As a junior penetration tester, you’ll be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, working hands-on with the latest electronics. Your role will involve performing in-depth assessments and analyses of sophisticated systems using penetration testing and threat-hunting techniques.

Qualifications

Required:

• Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI
• US Citizenship
• 5 years of experience with BS/BS; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD
• Professional experience in penetration testing or threat hunting
• Proven ability experience in grey and black box penetration testing
• In-depth understanding of OWASP Top 10, DoD, NSA, or industry-standard Vulnerability and- Penetration Testing Standards
• Proficiency with popular penetration testing tools such as nmap, Wireshark, Burp Suite, Nessus, and similar utilities
• Extensive knowledge of Linux operating systems
• Expertise in exploitation techniques including buffer overflows, fuzzing, SQL injection, Man-in-the-Middle attacks, covert channels, secure tunneling, XSS, privilege escalation, and lateral movement
• Strong grasp of networking, TCP/IP, virtualization, and web services
• Familiarity of interfacing with electronic hardware (e.g. taking apart devices and identifying hardware components)

Desired:

• Active TS/SCI
• Certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, GWAPT, GXPN, CEH, or CISSP
• Experience in malware analysis or digital computer forensics
• Scripting skills in Bash, Python, Perl, or Ruby
• Systems programming experience
• Keen interest in emerging penetration testing technologies and techniques
• Familiarity with Android operating systems
• Knowledge of UAS/UXS technologies
• Understanding of radios and radio protocols
• Experience analyzing embedded devices
• Development and presentation of proof-of-concepts to demonstrate exploitation techniques

Target Salary Range

$104,000 - $166,000. 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.

Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements

The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.