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30d ago

Red Team Penetration Tester (TS/SCI REQUIRED)

DirectViz Solutions, LLC Dahlgren, VA

Dahlgren, VA

30d ago Closed

$133k - $157k/yr Full time Senior Active Directory Cybersecurity Tools

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 28, 2026).

Job Description

DirectViz Solutions, LLC seeks a Red Team Penetration Tester III with active TS/SCI clearance for on-site work in Dahlgren, VA, with compensation in the range of USD 133,000 to 157,000 per year.

Responsibilities

Plan, execute, and document complex red team operations and penetration assessments.
Simulate advanced persistent threat behaviors to evaluate enterprise defenses.
Develop and utilize tools such as Metasploit, NMAP, Kali Linux, and Cobalt Strike to support engagements.
Conduct exploit development and scripting to mirror threat actor capabilities.
Identify gaps in security tools, processes, and defensive technologies.
Work across Linux, Windows, and macOS environments.
Use Active Directory to model lateral movement and privilege escalation scenarios.
Program or script in at least two languages (examples: Python, C++, Java, Rust, Assembly, C#).
Collaborate with Blue Teams and SOC personnel to communicate findings and remediation recommendations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Cyber Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics with a CS concentration, or equivalent.
CSSP Auditor certification.
OSCP certification.
OSCE certification.
OSEE certification.
OSWP certification.
Seven years of full-time experience conducting penetration testing or offensive cyber operations.
Experience developing and using penetration tools such as Metasploit, NMAP, Kali Linux, and Cobalt Strike.
Experience mimicking threat behavior.
Experience with multiple operating systems (Linux, Windows, macOS).
Experience utilizing Active Directory.
Experience in exploit development.
Experience identifying gaps in tools and development techniques.
Experience developing with at least two scripting or programming languages (examples: Python, C++, Java, Rust, Assembly, C#).
TS/SCI clearance.

Technologies

Metasploit
NMAP
Kali Linux
Cobalt Strike
Python
C++
Java
Rust
Assembly
C#
Linux
Windows
Mac OS
Active Directory

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive medical benefits
401(k) match
Generous PTO accrual
Professional development reimbursement
Corporate-funded technology certifications
Robust employee recognition programs

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