Penetration Tester

Company: Booz Allen Hamilton
Location: Herndon
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Penetration Tester The Opportunity: We’re mission accelerators who protect and advance national interests by harnessing cutting-edge technology. As a penetration tester, you'll drive strategic initiatives to safeguard our critical digital environments in support of high-stakes national security clients. Your expertise in identifying and mitigating complex vulnerabilities, simulating sophisticated real-world cyberattacks, and assessing the security posture of both cloud-native and on-premises infrastructures will ensure the security of computer systems, applications, servers, and networks. In this role, you’ll lead the design and implementation of advanced security assessment frameworks and the creation of tailored testing met hodologies for unique, mission-critical client environments, continuously enhancing met hodologies to stay ahead of emerging threats. This is an opportunity to c ond uct comprehensive security audits across enterprise-wide systems and mission systems, while collaborating with incident response teams to "purple team" and refine defensive postures. You’ll oversee and guide teams to identify vulnerabilities and provide actionable solutions to enhance network resilience, cloud and container security, and robust application security. Work with us as we help keep our customers’ digital environments secure. Join us. The world can't wait. You Have: 5 years of experience with cyber penetration testing or developing risk and threat mitigation plans 5 years of experience operating in Linux, Windows, and virtual platforms 5 years of experience with computer attack met hods and system exploitation techniques 5 years of experience leveraging adversarial tactics to c ond uct hands-on security testing 5 years of experience performing network security analysis, including sof tware or traffic analysis TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph HS diploma or GED Nice If You Have: Experience manually auditing source code, including Java, Ruby, Python, JavaScript, Rus t, or C, to find security issues Bachelor's degree in CS, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field Certified Ethical Hacker ( CEH ) , Offensive Security Certified Professional ( OSCP ) , HTB Certified Penetration Tester Spe cia list ( CPTS ) , eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester ( EJPT ) , GIAC Global Information Assurance Penetration Tester ( GPEN ) , or GIAC Cloud Penetration Tester Certification Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required. Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Identity Statement As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Candidate AI Usage Policy AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided . Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings. Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility. Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility. Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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