Hiring: Cyber Penetration Tester Company: WarCollar Industries, LLC Location: Washington, DC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 01:38:44 Target Skills & Keywords : Penetration Testing, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance About the job Experience: •8 years of experience in Cloud Architecture and Cybersecurity. Required Skills: •The Operator will work under the direction of the Assessment Lead and Technical Lead while supporting the end-to-end assessment of Non-Tier 1 HVA systems. This position will have a particular emphasis on penetration testing and will lead penetration testing activities for Non-Tier 1 HVA environments. •Execute hands-on technical cybersecurity assessment activities in support of HVA assessments. •Lead penetration testing activities for Non-Tier 1 HVA systems. •Perform internal and external penetration testing designed to emulate real-world attacks and identify methods for circumventing security controls. •Support assessment planning by preparing testing tools, scripts, methodologies, and analysis procedures. •Conduct vulnerability scanning and technical security testing as directed by the Technical Lead and Assessment Lead. •Perform system interaction, data capture, evidence collection, and initial technical analysis. •Collect, validate, and analyze technical evidence supporting assessment findings. Qualifications: •This position requires a minimum of a Secret security clearance. An interim Secret clearance is acceptable to begin work, subject to applicable government requirements. •WarCollar offers generous benefits including: Medical insurance premium coverage; PTO based on billable hours; federal holidays plus your birthday; matching 401k, education reimbursement plus paid training days; performance bonuses; referral bonuses; government shutdown protection; monthly team building events plus two major social events annually. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!