Penetration Testing Lead

Koniag Government Services • Leesburg, VA • 1h ago

Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Penetration Testing Lead to support KITS and our government customer in Washington, DC. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity.

The customer may need support as needed at other locations: Warrenton, VA, Atlantic City, NJ, Melbourne, FL, Oklahoma, OK and Leesburg, VA.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

We are seeking an experienced Penetration Testing Lead to conduct advanced penetration testing activities, simulate cyberattacks, and evaluate the security posture of systems, networks, and applications. The Penetration Testing Lead will analyze vulnerabilities, identify gaps in IT security policies and configurations, and deliver actionable recommendations to reduce organizational cyber risk. This role requires a highly technical leader with demonstrated experience in offensive and defensive cybersecurity operations and penetration testing methodologies.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Perform penetration testing and vulnerability assessments of systems, networks, and applications.

Provide detailed analysis of discovered vulnerabilities, gaps, and risks, including assessment of patching and mitigation strategies.

Act as an ethical attacker (red team) to simulate cyber intrusions, or as defensive cybersecurity personnel (blue team) to strengthen system resilience.

Develop penetration testing Rules of Engagement (ROE), test plans, and reports.

Execute tests in alignment with specifications, requirements, and cybersecurity guidance.

Provide technical expertise on penetration testing tools, cyber ranges, and simulation environments.

Recommend remediation actions to lower overall risk exposure.

Lead, supervise, and coordinate penetration testing teams and activities.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics from an accredited institution.

Eight (8) years of experience performing penetration testing or related responsibilities described in this position.

At least two (2) years of relevant experience must be recent (performed within the last three years).

Five (5) years of management and supervisory experience within the required experience timeframe

Two (2) of those five (5) years must have been in a lead role.

At least one (1) of the following Red Teaming or Blue Teaming certifications:

Red Teaming Certifications:

Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)

Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE)

Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP)

Offensive Security Web Expert (OSWE)

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

EC Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA)

CEH Practical

ECSA Practical

Licensed Penetration Tester (LPT) Master

GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)

GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT)

GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN)

GIAC Assessing and Auditing Wireless Networks (GAWN)

Blue Teaming Certifications:

Certified Network Defender (CND)

Certified Network Defense Architect (CNDA)

GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)

GIAC Defending Advanced Threats (GDAT)

GIAC Defensible Security Architecture (GDSA)

GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)

GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting federal agencies or regulated cybersecurity environments.

Knowledge of NIST security controls, RMF, cyber ranges, and penetration testing methodologies.

Strong communication, reporting, and documentation skills.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com .

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352

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