Penetration Tester - Intermediate

Penetration Tester - Intermediate Location: Remote, with the ability to regularly travel to Ft. Belvoir, VA for meetings
Security Clearance Requirement: Required to possess a DOD SECRET Clearance and be eligible for an IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 3 (T3) upon assignment.
Position Summary
Nationwide IT Services is seeking an Intermediate Penetration Tester to perform application, network, and wireless penetration testing in support of DoD mission environments. This role will identify vulnerabilities and provide detailed remediation recommendations to improve cybersecurity posture.
Key Responsibilities

• Perform penetration testing of applications, systems, and enclaves under general supervision.
• Conduct application, network, and wireless penetration testing assessments.
• Identify security flaws and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate testing projects with internal and external system owners.
• Document findings in technical reports and provide remediation recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• Three (3) years of proven proficiency performing vulnerability assessment and penetration testing
• Two (2) years of experience using testing tools (Nessus, Metasploit, CANVAS, Nmap, Burp Suite, Kismet)
• Two (2) years of experience with network vulnerability assessments and penetration testing methods
• One (1) year of experience writing testing assessment reports
• Two (2) years of experience administering/troubleshooting Windows Server, IIS, Linux server, or Apache
• Knowledge of TCP/IP protocols and networking architectures
• Two (2) years of experience administering/troubleshooting Linux
• Understanding of PCI DSS testing
• Knowledge of OWASP standards and testing methodologies
• Knowledge of database, application, and web server design
• Experience scripting in Perl, Python, Ruby, Bash, or Java
• Experience with wireless LAN security testing
• Penetration testing certification (LPT, CEPT, CEH, or GPEN)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD enterprise penetration testing programs
• Experience producing executive-level summaries of findings

Why Join Nationwide IT Services?
Nationwide IT Services is a trusted government contractor supporting Department of Defense customers. We offer the opportunity to work on high-impact cybersecurity missions alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative and growth-focused environment.