Enterprise Cybersecurity Penetration Tester

Company: Booz Allen Hamilton
Location: Mc Lean
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Enterprise Cybersecurity Penetration Tester The Opportunity: Are you ready to make a meaningful impact at Booz Allen? As a pivotal member of our Enterprise Cybersecurity (ECS) Red Team, you will take on a specialized role as a penetration tester, working directly with new products in development to identify vulnerabilities and reinforce our security posture. This unique opportunity allows you to lead dynamic penetration testing and product assessments, uncovering weaknesses and strengthening the security foundations of our organization. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment where cutting-edge offensive security intersects with strategic advising which drives innovative analysis and actionable solutions for the Booz Enterprise . You’ll design and execute end-to-end red and purple team exercises, adhering to established rules of engagement, to reveal and address gaps in our security posture. Your expertise will be applied across cloud native and mobile platforms, ensuring our defenses are resilient and agile. You’ll translate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior executives, making your voice heard at every level. Join a passionate team of cybersecurity professionals at the forefront of research, fostering a culture of innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement. Embark on a career where your skills and curiosity will help shape the future of security at Booz Allen. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required. Join us. The world can't wait. You Have: 3 years of experience conducting penetration tests and security assessments on new or evolving products Experience successfully launching secure products to market and driving adoption among record of target user groups Experience independently leading organized product security testing engagements while fostering strong team collaboration Experience with vulnerability enumeration and exploitation frameworks, including Burp Suite Pro, Metasploit, or Cobalt Strike Knowledge of front-end and back-end frameworks commonly used in modern web development Ability to write comprehensive product security assessment reports and communicating findings to clients and senior leadership Ability to mentor junior-level staff in the latest techniques for product penetration testing and security assessments Bachelor’s degree in information security, computer science, product, or application security Nice If You Have: Experience with testing cloud-hosted solutions Knowledge of Active Directory, Azure, and Amazon Web Services Knowledge of programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, and PHP Ability to operate in a fast-paced work environment, multi-task, and handle truncated delivery deadlines Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) Certification Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Identity Statement As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Candidate AI Usage Policy AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided . Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings. Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility. Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility. Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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