Penetration Tester

@ SAIC

Overview

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is seeking a Penetration Tester to join our team supporting a major state & local government customer. This role focuses on strategic planning, cybersecurity management, digital forensics, and advanced technical advisory in alignment with the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education Framework.

Essential Duties

• Perform strategic planning and management in cybersecurity and digital forensics.
• Conduct red-teaming, ethical hacking, and cloud security architecture.
• Engage in digital forensics, malware reverse engineering, and enterprise cyber architecture.
• Evaluate and recommend hardware, software, and cloud service providers.
• Implement application and data migration techniques to meet security requirements.
• Address security issues across architectures, firewalls, electronic data traffic, and network access.
• Research and recommend new security tools, techniques, and technologies.
• Utilize COTS/GOTS and custom tools for vulnerability management.
• Write detailed technical reports and translate technical documentation into accessible terms.
• Act as a spokesperson and advisor on advanced technical projects and research.

Qualifications

Required: Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years or Master’s with 3+ years or PhD/JD with relevant experience. Must pass a CJIS Criminal Justice background investigation and maintain clearance. U.S. citizenship required.

Experience in advanced cybersecurity, red-teaming, ethical hacking, cloud security, digital forensics, malware reverse engineering, and vulnerability management is necessary. Certifications such as SEC+ or higher are required.

Preferred Experience

• Collaboration with senior management on strategic planning.
• Handling complex technical problems and developing innovative solutions.
• Advising on advanced technical projects and research.
• Influencing organizational technology strategies through decision-making.

Salary and Schedule

The target salary range is $80,001 - $120,000. This is a full-time, day shift position.

Work Location

This is a remote position based in TN, US. Applicants must be eligible to work remotely within the United States.

Key skills/competency

• Cybersecurity
• Digital Forensics
• Red-Teaming
• Ethical Hacking
• Cloud Security
• Malware Analysis
• Technical Reporting
• Strategic Planning
• Vulnerability Management
• Technical Advisory