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Cybersecurity Penetration Tester SE-4

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd. Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs, CO

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$170k - $190k/yr Full time Cybersecurity Penetration Tester Cybersecurity Tools Dod Cybersecurity Assessments

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Job Description

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd. is supporting the 48th Cyberspace Test Squadron (48 CTS) under the TMAS III contract and is hiring an SE-4 Cybersecurity Penetration Tester to help execute hands-on security testing for Air Force and Space Force systems. This role supports penetration testing, compliance testing, and vulnerability analysis for systems at Peterson Space Force Base, with periodic CONUS and OCONUS travel.

The position is based at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO and is onsite, full-time. Salary is listed as USD 170,000 - 190,000 per year, with 25% CONUS/OCONUS TDYs.

What you will do

Lead and conduct independent penetration testing, including data collection, test automation, and reporting
Develop test tools and strategies aligned to DoD cybersecurity assessments
Perform system security analysis to identify vulnerabilities and exploitation techniques across software and hardware systems
Execute hands-on testing across multiple operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and UNIX
Test software and databases including SQL Server, Oracle, and Apache, among others
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to penetration test teams
Document and communicate test results for both technical and non-technical audiences
Manage, plan, and provide direction for CVI, ACD, CVPA, and AA cyber test teams
Interface with DoD Program Offices to scope, plan, execute, and report penetration test activities

Minimum qualifications

US citizenship
Active Secret required; must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance
Master’s degree in cybersecurity, computer engineering, computer science, IT systems, or a related technical discipline, plus at least 10 years of relevant experience
Must obtain DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification (CASP, CISSP, ISSEP, etc.) within 6 months of hire and maintain certification
Experience with penetration testing tools and methods
Experience exploiting web applications
Strong analytical, communication, and technical documentation skills
Ability to work independently and on cross-functional teams

Technologies and technical skills

Penetration testing tools and methods using environments including Windows, Linux, and Kali
Exploitation across networks, web applications, OS, and embedded systems
Experience testing and exploiting web applications
Programming and scripting knowledge: Python, Ruby, JavaScript, Bash, PowerShell, PHP (preferred)
Compiled language knowledge: C, C++, Assembly, Java (preferred)
Source code vulnerability analysis knowledge (preferred), plus understanding of network security and wired and wireless protocol structures
Relevant skills include CVI, CVPA, ACD, and AA test methodologies
Additional listed technologies: Windows, Linux, UNIX, SQL Server, Oracle, Apache, Kali

Preferred qualifications

Top Secret clearance
Advanced cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CASP, OSCP, OSEP, OSWE, GPEN, GWAP, etc.
Experience leading penetration testing teams and events
Knowledge of source code vulnerability analysis
Knowledge of wired and wireless network protocols
Experience with interpreted and compiled programming languages

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