Network Penetration Testing

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. Perform network penetration testing .

Posted 9/29/2026contractUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert-level proficiency in Penetration Testing, Networking, and Security Tool Configuration, with a strong focus on analyzing adversarial tactics and applying systems engineering expertise across UNIX-based and Microsoft operating systems.

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Penetration TestingNetworkingSecurity Tool ConfigurationAdversarial Tactics AnalysisSystems Engineering

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Hard Skills

Penetration TestingNetworkingFirewallsServer AdministrationEncryptionCloudContainersDatabasesSoftware DevelopmentSystems Engineering

Tools & Technologies

NessusBurp SuiteAppDetectiveMetasploitNMAP

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPGCIHMCSECCNPRHCEGPENGWAPTOSCPMPCECEH

Industry Keywords

Adversarial TacticsTechniquesProceduresUNIX-based Operating SystemsMicrosoft Operating Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudFirewallsUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform network penetration testing
Apply technical expertise across penetration testing, networking, firewalls, server administration, encryption, cloud, containers, databases, or software development
Use open-source and commercial security tools to identify and assess security issues
Analyze adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures
Configure and troubleshoot common security tools
Work with UNIX-based and Microsoft operating systems
Apply systems engineering expertise in at least one operating system environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least five (5) years of professional-level experience in one or more technical disciplines, including Penetration Testing, Networking, Firewalls, Server Administration, Encryption, Cloud, Containers, Databases, or Software Development
Hands-on, expert-level technical proficiency in at least one critical skill area, supported by relevant certifications
Hold or be working toward multiple professional or associate-level certifications, such as CISSP, GCIH, MCSE, CCNP, RHCE, GPEN, GWAPT, OSCP, MPCE, or CEH
Advanced understanding of adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
Proficiency with multiple open-source and commercial security tools, including Nessus, Burp Suite, AppDetective, Metasploit, and NMAP
Understanding of the strengths, weaknesses, configuration requirements, and troubleshooting needs of common security tools
Strong proficiency with both UNIX-based and Microsoft operating systems
Deep systems engineering experience in at least one of UNIX-based or Microsoft operating systems
W2 employment arrangement