Penetration Testing Engineer, Mid

Key RolePraescient Analytics has an immediate opening for a Penetration Testing Engineer, Mid to support a DoD contract in Arlington, VA. An active security clearance and U.S. citizenship is required for this position. As a Penetration Testing Engineer, you need experience in the following:Perform penetration testing, vulnerability management, and software/system assurance. Conduct penetration testing activities (e.g., reverse shell, SQL injections, social engineering, buffer overflows, trojan horses, password cracking tools and techniques, and privilege escalation). Conduct assessments of threats and vulnerabilities, assess risk, and develop and recommend appropriate mitigation countermeasures. Develop attack vectors, conduct reconnaissance, collect open-source intelligence, enumeration, and foot-printing of target platforms, networks, and services, and develop exploit payloads and system backdoors to identify vulnerabilities or weaknesses.Required Experience/CertificationsAt least 3+ years of Cyber Security or relevant Penetration testing experienceActive Top Secret clearance or higher (Must Have)Demonstrate comprehensive mission knowledge and skills that affirms completion of all developmental training and experiences for a Penetration Testing Engineer.Demonstrate the ability to communicate understanding from information that may be incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated, and / or technically advanced.CEH Certification (Certified Ethical Hacker)Demonstrate ability to work independently with minimal oversight and direction.PenTest+, OSCP or GPEN certification (Nice to have)What You Can Expect From UsReal opportunity for career growth in an environment where your achievements will be celebratedConstant collaboration with numerous teams to ensure client successA team that respects and embraces your ideas and expertiseCoworkers that are motivated by pursuing excellence, rather than the prospect of personal gainA workplace dedicated to supporting and bettering public safety and government agenciesBenefitsVery competitive salary based on qualifications and experienceComprehensive, Company paid healthcare for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles)401(k) with company matchTravel & performance incentives3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays)$5K annual training allowance$500 book allowanceTuition reimbursement programPraescient Analytics is a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with over a decade of expertise in advanced analytics, engineering, and DevOps, specializing in transforming complex data into actionable intelligence for informed decision-making. Since 2011, we have supported over 40 organizations across diverse domains, including military intelligence operations, financial and fraud investigations, and insider threat detection.Our team of experts—skilled in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, DevOps, and engineering—brings deep experience in solving complex challenges. With a proven track record in federal contracting, we deliver tailored, high-impact solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, ensure mission success, and address the evolving needs of our clients. Praescient's innovative and adaptive approach makes us a trusted partner in delivering data-driven insights and technological excellence for critical missions.Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.US Citizenship RequiredInterested Candidates: Please forward your resume to recruiting@praescientanalytics.com and please visit our website to apply online at www.praescientanalytics.applicantstack.com/x/openings.