Penetration Tester R26-010

GRVTY started with a simple American idea : we do things not because they are easy but because they are hard. GRVTY exists to answer challenges. We do it for customers in defense intelligence homeland securityanyone whose job it is to advance Americas strategic position. The size of the challenge we face demands new skills new backgrounds and new thinking. Thats what were here to deliver. And when you work shoulder to shoulder with brilliant people tackling the most high-stakes challenges its invigorating. Our culture is built on collaboration mission-focused innovation and a commitment to excellence where every challenge we answer opens the door to a new possibility.

The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. Were purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched systemic national security issues around the world.

We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defenseincluding the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented every day of our lives.

At GRVTY we believe that when our employees thrive our company thrives. Thats why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being growth and work-life balance.

Robust health plan including medical dental and vision

Health Savings Account with company contribution

Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

401k with generous company match

Training and Development Opportunities

Award Programs

Variety of Company Sponsored Events

Seeking a penetration tester to support a customer mission system. The successful candidate will conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing within the customers approved scope and authorities. The ideal candidate is familiar with Windows Linux and mobile OS environments and can perform detailed network and system security analysis.

The candidate will assess mission systems for susceptibility to compromise and must have prior experience performing scoped penetration tests using primarily open-source tools. Responsibilities include :

Penetrate desktops servers applications operating systems and security systems to obtain elevated access

Conduct black-box testing on specialized communication and mission systems

Modify and develop exploits payloads and tooling to bypass antivirus firewalls hardening and IDS / IPS

Perform reconnaissance privilege escalation persistence lateral movement and payload generation across multiple targets

Obfuscate or hide digital artifacts to test defensive visibility

Develop automation scripts and custom tools to support testing including AI-assisted security tools and workflows

This role requires strong hands-on penetration testing skills and the ability to adapt or build offensive tooling as needed.

• 3-5 years of exploit development computer / network security or network traffic analysis using analytical tools
• Experience with Kali Linux and Metasploit tools
• Experience with programming / scripting : Python PowerShell Ruby C JavaScript etc.
• DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS :
• Degree in Computer Science Engineering Computer Forensics Network Security or equivalent technical experience
• Expert knowledge of networking components / devices and various OS / applications in Linux and Windows environments
• At least one of the following certifications : CISSP OSCP CEH CEPT GPEN EnCE GASF GSFE
• Demonstrated experience in three or more specific areas to include : analysis network engineering networking security penetration testing red teaming hardware engineering software reverse engineering and computer exploitation.

Education

Clearance- TS / or TS / SCI

WORK LOCATION : Columbia MD

TRAVEL : 0%

KEY WORDS : GPEN OSCP

GRVTY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days. Please review our current job openings and apply for the positions you believe may be a fit. If you are not an immediate fit we will also keep your resume in our database for future opportunities.

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1