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Black Lantern Security

Senior Penetration Tester

Black Lantern Security
Remote Remote Full time Posted 2d ago
Senior Cybersecurity Tools Information Security InfoSec Offensive Security Penetration Testing Red Team Security Testing
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Job Description

The Senior Penetration Tester is a remote, senior-level role at Black Lantern Security responsible for leading penetration testing engagements, shaping test strategies, and guiding junior testers throughout engagements.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver comprehensive test strategies for evaluating complex, distributed systems.
  • Scope and execute penetration tests aligned with client goals and objectives.
  • Provide representative tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) suitable for opportunistic, advanced, and sophisticated attackers based on client objectives.
  • Offer technical leadership and guidance to junior penetration testers across all assessment phases.
  • Prepare clear situation reports and activity summaries for clients and senior leadership.
  • Perform verification and validation testing for client mitigations and fixes.
  • Develop and deliver walkthroughs, proofs of concept, articles, and formal presentations.
  • Attend and present at professional conferences and events as appropriate.
  • Conduct independent research to develop novel attack methods.
  • Identify new and undisclosed vulnerabilities.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of technical cybersecurity experience.
  • 5+ years in penetration testing, computer network attack (CNA), or computer network defense (CND).
  • 5+ years of experience with scripting languages such as Bash or PowerShell.
  • Experience with at least one object-oriented programming language (Python, Ruby, Java, etc.).
  • U.S. citizenship and willingness to undergo federal, state, and local background checks and related requirements.
  • One or more professional certifications, including OSCP, GPEN, GWAPT, etc.
  • Deep knowledge of Windows, Unix, TCP/IP, IDS/IPS, and web content filtering.
  • Commitment to the highest standards of honesty and integrity in their work.
  • Strong critical thinking skills when addressing complex problems and scenarios.
  • Ability to consider emerging vulnerabilities and threats within organizational risk and business impact.
  • Capacity to develop novel attack vectors based on newly discovered vulnerabilities.
  • Ability to develop home-grown software solutions and utilities for CNA and CND.
  • Familiarity with industry standards and best practices including PTES and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
  • Preference for approaches beyond automated, push-button attack tools and utilities.
  • Basic understanding of regulatory standards such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and GLBA.

Technologies

  • bash
  • PowerShell
  • Python
  • Ruby
  • Java
  • Windows
  • Unix
  • TCP/IP
  • IDS/IPS
  • Web content filtering
  • PTES
  • MITRE ATT&CK Framework

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Healthy work-life balance.
  • Project-based engagements that align with the strengths of the team.

About Black Lantern Security

  • Black Lantern Security is a services oriented organization built around the ingenuity, passion, and determination of our Operators and Analysts.
  • There is no single mastermind guiding the culture or outcomes.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits.
  • Healthy work-life balance.
  • Project-based engagements that leverage the team's strengths.

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