Penetration Tester - Level II (AI) (Washington)

Penetration Tester - Level II

As a Penetration Tester - Level II, you will contribute directly to the security posture of both government and commercial clients by identifying vulnerabilities, simulating real-world cyberattacks, and supporting the development of AI-based tools that enhance our testing capabilities. You'll work alongside senior assessors and cybersecurity engineers to conduct assessments, emulate advanced threats, and help improve defensive strategies. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your technical skills in a collaborative, mission-driven environment where innovation and continuous learning are strongly encouraged.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Conduct Penetration Tests - Perform internal and external penetration testing across networks, applications, and systems to uncover exploitable weaknesses.
• Exploit Development - Participate in vulnerability research and help develop custom exploits or proof-of-concept attacks under supervision.
• Red and Purple Team Exercises - Assist in the planning and execution of simulated adversarial scenarios and collaborative testing with blue teams.
• Technical Reporting - Draft detailed technical reports and executive summaries to document findings, explain risks, and propose remediation steps.
• Advanced Analysis Support - Support malware analysis, reverse engineering, and behavioral analysis efforts as needed, using offline or sandbox environments.
• Client Engagement - Participate in customer briefings, help define test objectives, and communicate findings in a professional manner.
• Travel - May require occasional travel to client sites.
• Support AI Tool Development - Contribute to the design and testing of AI-enhanced tools for reconnaissance, vulnerability discovery, and exploitation. Assist in integrating machine learning techniques into penetration testing workflows.

Qualifications :

Preferred Experience :

Additional Information :

Our company also supports commercial cybersecurity initiatives outside of the DoD. Mid-level team members may be invited to participate in these projects based on their interests and technical strengths, including advanced R&D involving AI-based penetration testing capabilities.

Why Work for Us?

Join us to build a career that matters-supported by a company that invests in you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.