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CACI

Penetration Tester - Cyber Engineer

CACI
Aberdeen, MD $90k - $190k/yr Full time Posted 1d ago
Application Security Cybersecurity Tools Information Security Nessus Penetration Testing Security Security Testing Threat Hunting Vulnerability Scanners Vulnerability Scanning
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Job Description

Join a mission-driven team at CACI for an on-site role in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. You will work on sophisticated systems performing penetration testing and threat hunting, while collaborating with a diverse group of engineers who share a dedication to solving real-world problems. The organization emphasizes integrity, trust, and continuous growth, and offers a benefits package designed to support your health, finances, and professional development.

Benefits

  • Healthcare
  • Wellness
  • Financial
  • Retirement
  • Family support
  • Continuing education
  • Time off benefits

The Opportunity

This position is 100% on-site in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

What You Can Expect

  • A culture of integrity.
  • An environment of trust.
  • A focus on continuous growth.

Responsibilities

  • Join an exceptional, diverse team of engineers united by a drive to solve real-world problems.
  • As a junior penetration tester, work hands-on with cutting-edge technologies and the latest electronics.
  • Perform in-depth assessments and analyses of sophisticated systems using penetration testing and threat-hunting techniques.

Requirements

  • Active Secret Clearance with the potential to obtain TS/SCI.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Professional experience in penetration testing or threat hunting.
  • Proven ability 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 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 interfacing with electronic hardware, including taking apart devices and identifying hardware components.
  • Minimum of 2-3 years of exploitation experience.

Technologies

  • nmap
  • Wireshark
  • Burp Suite
  • Nessus
  • Linux
  • Bash
  • Python
  • Perl
  • Ruby
  • Android

Pay Range

Salary range: $90,300 - $189,600 per year.

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