Penetration Tester Junior
USA VA Ashburn On-site
$91,375–$123,625 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cyber Security Directorate (CSD) is leading one of the most comprehensive, mission critical cybersecurity operations in the federal government, protecting the digital infrastructure that safeguards America’s borders. This multifaceted program spans 24/7/365 Security Operations Center (SOC) monitoring, advanced threat intelligence, forensics, incident response, cloud and network security engineering, zero trust modernization, vulnerability assessment, and enterprise-wide risk and compliance activities. The Penetration Tester Junior will support teams at the forefront of national security, supporting sophisticated cyber operations that defend vital systems, enable secure mission execution, and counter rapidly evolving threats. You will find this work uniquely impactful, fast-paced, and deeply collaborative, offering the opportunity to lead high performing technical teams, shape CBP’s cybersecurity strategy, and contribute directly to the protection of the nation.
What you'll bring
- Cybersecurity Operations, Incident Response, Network Penetration Testing, Security Operations, Vulnerability RemediationCertifications:
- Minimum of three (3) years of cybersecurity or vulnerability assessment experience.
- Experience executing penetration tests, gathering evidence, documenting vulnerabilities, and validating system weaknesses.
- Experience with common penetration (e.g., Nmap, Nessus, Burp Suite, Metasploit) testing tools to run scripts, supports senior testers, and contributes to improving assessment quality.
- Strong analytical and documentation skills.
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and documentation skills.
- Understanding of exploit development concepts, offensive tooling, and common security control weaknesses.
- Strong skills in testing notes, scripts, and tool configurations to support repeatability and compliance.
- Ability to develop structured documentation, perform technical writing, and have effective communication with both technical and non‑technical audiences.
- eJPT / eCPPT
- Less than 10%
- Preferred certifications: • CompTIA PenTest+