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Job description
Accenture Federal Services is hiring a Penetration Tester — a full-time, based in Ashburn, VA role ($81k–$162k). Apply directly on Accenture Federal Services's careers page below.
Penetration Tester Mid
Location: Ashburn, VA
Department: 60024445 - AFS Cyber Mission
Who you'll be:
Join our team as a Penetration Testing Specialist, providing critical support for the Agency's information systems. This role involves conducting thorough assessments to ensure the security and compliance of systems, including specialized wireless, RF, and mobile application assessments. You will be integral in supporting Security Controls Assessments, Adversarial Assessments, and FISMA requirements, necessitating nationwide travel to various Agency facilities.
What you'll do:
- Perform penetration testing as requested by Components/System Owners/ISSM/ISSO and prepare Rules of Engagement (ROE) for Government approval.
- Deliver detailed findings and recommendations reports to relevant stakeholders and support remediation and retesting efforts.
- Conduct wireless access point assessments and RF assessments across various Agency sites, maintaining a comprehensive travel and assessment schedule.
- Perform mobile application assessments and Non-Tier 1 High Value Asset (HVA) assessments, generating reports as per CISA-prescribed format.
- Support and engage in Adversarial Assessments, including Cyber Table-Top (CTT) scenarios and Cooperative Vulnerability Penetration Assessments (CVPA).
- Collaborate with SOC/CTI/CDF teams to emulate and discover Indicators of Compromise (IOCs), Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), and Common Weakness Enumerations (CWEs).
- Travel domestically and internationally as needed for onsite security assessments of the Agency’s facilities, systems, and applications.
- Maintain a repository and track metrics of past penetration tests, contributing to annual ISSO training about VAT services and capabilities.
What you'll need:
- 5 years of professional experience in penetration testing and offensive security assessment, or a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field with 5 years of experience.
- Hands-on experience with penetration testing methodologies, wireless/RF assessment tools, mobile application security testing, and CISA HVA assessment procedures.
Nice to have:
- OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)
- GPEN (GIAC Penetration Tester)
- CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for Penetration Tester at Accenture Federal Services?
The estimated salary range for Penetration Tester at Accenture Federal Services is $81,000 - $162,000 USD per year.
What skills are required for Penetration Tester at Accenture Federal Services?
The required skills for Penetration Tester at Accenture Federal Services include: CISA.
What is the seniority level for Penetration Tester at Accenture Federal Services?
Penetration Tester at Accenture Federal Services is a Mid Level / Senior level position.
How do I apply for Penetration Tester at Accenture Federal Services?
You can view the full description and apply for Penetration Tester at Accenture Federal Services on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/accenture-federal-services-penetration-tester-mid-da2dl.