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BAE Systems Lead Penetration Tester in Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Job Description

The selected candidate will join a high performing agile team that uses the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology to support a nationally significant and fast-paced program. Program execution follows DEVOPS best practices and employs robust development, test and production environments. Test Driven Development (TDD) and test automation tools are utilized alongside a full suite of team collaboration tools. The program is focused on injecting new technology and adding advanced capabilities in support of an on-going operational system.

Job Summary

A Lead Penetration Tester is needed to join a high performing agile team using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology. The selected candidate will work on a team of cyber Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who are providing support to a large, complex technical program for preventing, identifying, containing and eradicating cyber threats to networks through monitoring, intrusion detection and protective security services on information systems including local area networks/wide area networks (LAN/WAN), commercial Internet connections, public facing websites, security devices, servers and workstations. She/he will be responsible for the overall security of Enterprise-wide information systems, and will collect, investigate, and report any suspected and confirmed security violations.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Perform internal and external pentest against systems to determine vulnerabilities and offer mitigation strategies.

  • Perform web app pentests.

  • Perform vulnerability risk assessment.

  • Perform physical pentests and social engineering.

  • Perform cyber incident response as needed for programs.

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Must have experience in web development and programming languages such as Java, XML, Perl and HTML.

  • Must have extensive experience performing IT security risk assessments.

  • Must have experience performing web app and physical pentests.

  • Experience with programming/scripting in Python, Powershell, C, JavaScript, etc.

  • Must have experience with or strong familiarity of the following Web Application tools; Burp Suite, Web Inspect, Appdetective.

  • Must have experience with or strong familiarity of Kali.

  • Must have experience with or strong familiarity of IPS/IDS solutions.

  • Must have a strong understanding of the Cyber Kill Chain methodology.

  • Must have the ability to effectively collaborate with technical staff and customers when necessary to forming strategies and plan for continuous modernization and legacy integration.

  • Must have experience managing multiple projects and quickly and effectively adjusting to shifting priorities and resolving issues.

MDOPS

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • BS in a related field and at least 8 years of relevant experience

  • Certifications in one or more of the following areas:

  • GIAC Web Applications Penetration Tester (GWAPT)

  • GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)

  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

  • Certified Web Application Defender (GWEB)

  • Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)

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Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $126610 - $215270

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Lead Penetration Tester

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