Cybersecurity Penetration Tester- Entry Level

About the position Cybersecurity Traditional Penetration Tester located at Eglin AFB, FL, will help form and manage multi-skilled test team members and efforts to conduct system security analysis on systems and/or software to understand and identify vulnerabilities. This position provides support to the 48th Cyberspace Test Squadron at Eglin AFB, FL, and the DOD Cybersecurity community, to plan and conduct Cybersecurity Developmental and Operational Test & Evaluation for major DoD programs. Responsibilities ? Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders across the Air Force, including leadership, technical personnel, and vendors, ? Develop test strategies for cybersecurity testing on DOD systems, ? Manage a team of cybersecurity professionals, providing direction and guidance as needed, ? Track test requirements for team and assist team in meeting those requirements, ? Plan or coordinate system security analysis on systems and/or software to understand and identify vulnerabilities, ? Provide oversight of cyber test events, to include test planning, coordination, execution, analysis, and reporting, ? Implement testing policies and procedures that align with Air Force cybersecurity policies and standards, ? Attend meetings with customers to help test team prepare for events, ? Document and communicate test results effectively to technical and non-technical user groups in written and oral formats in a timely and effective manner, ? Stay up to date on emerging cybersecurity threats and trends, and adjust testing plans and procedures as needed to mitigate new risks Requirements ? Technical Bachelor's degree, or additional years of qualifying experience, ? A minimum of 1-3 years of work experience, or additional years' experience for degree substitution, ? An active Secret security clearance is required for consideration, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, ? DoD Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 3 certification (CSSP/CASP+) in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M DoD 8570 directives required within the first six months of employment, ? Job experience in Aircraft, Weapon, Cloud, and/or Traditional Internet Protocol system architectures/ avionics, ? Passionate about cybersecurity and delivering test reports that exceed expectations, ? Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences, ? Analytical and problem-solving skills, organization and decision-making skills, and leadership skills, ? Familiarity with industry cybersecurity frameworks and standards, such as NIST, ISO 27001, and SOC 2, ? Knowledge of cybersecurity testing methodologies and tools, such as vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and risk assessments, ? Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, and experience managing diverse teams, ? Excellent self-initiative and self-motivation with the ability to work under minimal supervision, ? Ability to work effectively in small and large team settings to solve complex problems, ? Ability to travel up to 15-20 weeks per year, potentially to worldwide sites Nice-to-haves Benefits Apply tot his job Apply tot his job

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