Senior Penetration Tester Full Time NEW

Senior Penetration Tester

12 Months

Raleigh, NC Hybrid

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