Senior Penetration Tester

Job title: Senior Penetration Tester Location: Raleigh, NC (Onsite and In-person Interview) Contract: 12+ Months ** Occasional State Wide might be required to visit the counties. Drivers licence is required** Description: Seeking a Senior Penetration Tester to conduct authorized network & infrastructure penetration testing to identify, validate, & demonstrate security weaknesses. The Senior Penetration Testing Contractor will: Plan and execute internal and external penetration tests for network and infrastructure environments Perform vulnerability identification, validation, and controlled exploitation Assess security posture across: Network devices (firewalls, routers, switches) On-premise servers and operating systems (Windows, Linux, UNIX) Active Directory and identity infrastructure Remote access solutions and VPNs Cloud environments (where applicable) Simulate advanced threat actor techniques including: Privilege escalation Lateral movement Credential compromise Persistence mechanisms Evaluate security configurations and control effectiveness Conduct testing in accordance with approved Rules of Engagement Prepare and deliver formal penetration testing reports suitable for executive, audit, and technical audiences Support remediation validation and follow-up testing as required Required Skills: Minimum hands-on experience in penetration testing or offensive security Demonstrated expertise in network and infrastructure security testing Strong understanding of: oTCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, firewalls, IDS/IPS o Windows and Linux system internals o Active Directory attack paths and defence Advanced proficiency with penetration testing tools such as:o Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit, BurpSuite o BloodHound,NetExec,PingCastel Analysis tools Experience producing standard penetration testing reports Familiarity with security frameworks and standards including NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-115, NIST SP 800-61 or MITRE Telecommunication & CK or OWASP Testing Guide Experience working within regulated or high-security environments Strong understanding of legal, ethical, and compliance requirements for penetration testing

Created: 2026-04-22