Penetration Tester

Responsibilities: What you 'll be doing:

• Conduct internal penetration testing and vulnerability assessment of servers, web applications, web services, and databases
• Conduct security reviews, technical research, and provided reporting to increase security defense mechanisms
• Manually exploit and compromise operating systems, web applications, and databases
• Examine results of web/OS scanners, scans and static source code analysis
• Identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and compliance issues
• Write final reports, defend all findings to include the risk or vulnerability, mitigation strategies, and references
• Provide security recommendations for developers, system administrators, project managers, and senior government stakeholders
• Report vulnerabilities identified during security assessments
• Write penetration testing Rules of Engagements (RoE), Test Plans, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Required Skills: Experience with NIST 800-53 and Risk Management Framework Ability to meet and coordinate with various audiences to include developers, system administrators, project managers, and senior government stakeholders

Desired Skills: Experience with AWS Cloud Security Strong writing skills

Certifications: CEH – Certified Ethical Hacker Certification, CPT – Certified Penetration Tester

Clearance Requirements: TS/SCI w/PolyAbout Acuity: Acuity, Inc. is a leading management and technology consulting firm that specializes in serving the federal government. Our innovative, collaborative and rewarding work environment has earned repeat honors from the Washington Business Journal's Best Places to Work and SmartCEO Corporate Culture awards. Why Choose Acuity? Innovative Excellence: Recognized by The Washington Post's "Top Workplaces" and a nine-time recipient of the Washington Business Journal's "Best Places to Work," Acuity fosters an environment where innovation thrives and employees flourish. Competitive Compensation: We value our employees and show it through highly competitive compensation and benefits packages. Personal Growth: Your potential isn't just recognized at Acuity, it's actively cultivated. With tailored training, mentorship, and cutting-edge resources, we empower you to thrive personally and professionally. Recognition and Visibility: Stand out in a competitive industry with Acuity's exceptional customer feedback and robust opportunity channels. Collaborative Culture: At Acuity, teamwork isn't just a buzzword – it's the cornerstone of our success. Encouragement and support fuel our collaborative culture, where every voice matters.

Diversity and Inclusion: Diversity isn't just a checkbox – it's who we are. At Acuity, we pride ourselves on recruiting and maintaining a workforce that celebrates diversity and treats every employee with dignity and respect. Join Acuity, where your talents are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is amplified. Together, let's shape the future of digital strategy and technology consulting. MinUSD $175,000.00/Yr. MaxUSD $200,000.00/Yr. Salary RangeThe salary range for this position represents Acuity's good faith estimate of the compensation for this job title at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, contract requirements, applicable labor categories, and, where applicable, contract award and funding.