Lead Penetration Tester

The Role

The Lumen Professional Security Services (PSS) Lead Penetration Tester (LPT) is a key function of providing a thorough and wholistic approach to Cyber Defense.

LPT proactively seeks out and works to reduce risks of emerging threats within Lumen’s PSS customer environments by conducting controlled, real-world attack simulations.

LPT makes recommendations for reducing attack surfaces, suggesting improvements to defense stacks, practices emergent cyber-attack vectors and techniques, and works to enhance and streamline Lumen LPT platforms.

Location

This is a remote position, works from home.

The Main Responsibilities

• Lead penetration testing activities, develop new attack strategies, and provide intelligence to customer security teams for the reduction of cyber-attack risks.
• Coordinate single- and multi-person ( Red Team ) LPT engagements to achieve Lumen delivery expectations.
• Utilize industry standard security penetration and auditing tools to conduct real-world attack simulations. Perform deep technical analysis of vulnerabilities within the Lumen customer environments and develop actionable recommendations to reduce associated risks.
• Develop and deliver a comprehensive analysis of all technical findings and debrief the Lumen customers’ technical and executive teams.
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of modern penetration testing tools, methodologies, attack trends, and current intelligence as shared publicly, by our industry partners, and government agencies.
• Utilize malware threat intelligence to develop new & updated attack methods for use in LPT activities.
• Take initiative and proactively seek out new assignments to improve Lumen LPT delivery platforms, testing methodologies, and customer consumables.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Minimum Qualifications

• At least one industry-recognized security penetration testing certification :
• GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
• CEH or Pentest+
• 5+ years of relevant experience in cyber- and information security field.
• 3+ years conducting and leading security penetration testing activities.
• 3+ years of experience with current penetration testing tools and techniques.
• 1-3 years of experience with WiFi and API penetration testing
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in reporting at both technical and executive level.
• Strong critical thinking skills and adaptability, with a demonstrated ability to work independently and / or with a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with coding languages such as Python, Ruby, Rust, Java, etc for automation.
• Experience with full Kali Linux suite and exploit creation / deployment.

Compensation

The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications.

Location Based Pay Ranges

$94,420 - $157,370 in these states : AR ID KY LA ME MS NE SC SD

$99,390 - $165,640 in these states : AL AZ FL GA IA IN KS MO MT ND NM OH OK PA TN UT VT WI WV WY

$104,360 - $173,930 in these states : CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI

$109,330 - $182,220 in these states : AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WA

As with the pay range variety that's based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and other business needs.

Requisition # : 335387 Background Screening Equal Employment Opportunities