Enterprise Cybersecurity Penetration Tester

Booz Allen Hamilton•McLean, VA

About The Position

Enterprise Cybersecurity Penetration Tester The Opportunity: Are you ready to make a meaningful impact at Booz Allen? As a pivotal member of our Enterprise Cybersecurity (ECS) Red Team, you will take on a specialized role as a penetration tester, working directly with new products in development to identify vulnerabilities and reinforce our security posture. This unique opportunity allows you to lead dynamic penetration testing and product assessments, uncovering weaknesses and strengthening the security foundations of our organization. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment where cutting-edge offensive security intersects with strategic advising which drives innovative analysis and actionable solutions for the Booz Enterprise . You’ll design and execute end-to-end red and purple team exercises, adhering to established rules of engagement, to reveal and address gaps in our security posture. Your expertise will be applied across cloud native and mobile platforms, ensuring our defenses are resilient and agile. You’ll translate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior executives, making your voice heard at every level. Join a passionate team of cybersecurity professionals at the forefront of research, fostering a culture of innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement. Embark on a career where your skills and curiosity will help shape the future of security at Booz Allen. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required. Join us. The world can't wait.

Requirements

3+ years of experience conducting penetration tests and security assessments on new or evolving products
Experience successfully launching secure products to market and driving adoption among record of target user groups
Experience independently leading organized product security testing engagements while fostering strong team collaboration
Experience with vulnerability enumeration and exploitation frameworks, including Burp Suite Pro, Metasploit, or Cobalt Strike
Knowledge of front-end and back-end frameworks commonly used in modern web development
Ability to write comprehensive product security assessment reports and communicating findings to clients and senior leadership
Ability to mentor junior-level staff in the latest techniques for product penetration testing and security assessments
Bachelor’s degree in information security, computer science, product, or application security
U.S. citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

Experience with testing cloud-hosted solutions
Knowledge of Active Directory, Azure, and Amazon Web Services
Knowledge of programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, and PHP
Ability to operate in a fast-paced work environment, multi-task, and handle truncated delivery deadlines
Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills
Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) Certification

Responsibilities

Lead dynamic penetration testing and product assessments
Design and execute end-to-end red and purple team exercises
Translate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Mentor junior-level staff in the latest techniques for product penetration testing and security assessments