IT Penetration Tester

Quantam Solutions provides IT solutions and consulting for various clients. We offer competitive hourly wages, health benefits, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan. We are currently seeking an IT Penetration Tester . Candidates will interview via Microsoft Teams video. Candidates will be able to work remote for this position. A few onsite meetings in Frankfort, KY may be required throughout the work year. The onsite meetings in Frankfort, KY are required. We will reimburse up to $1K of travel expenses for the selected candidate per calendar year for this position. Candidates within a four-hour driving distance of Frankfort, KY are highly desired.

Job Description :

We are looking for a talented penetration tester to join the ranks of our client’s penetration testing team. As a member of the team, they will be tasked with performing a variety of engagements, including network penetration tests, red / purple teaming, wireless assessments, web-application penetration tests, and more. To be considered for the position, candidates must be experienced in penetration testing / red-teaming and performing vulnerability assessments manually. The candidate must have impeccable communication skills (verbal and written), along with the ability to execute full-cycle engagements independently and as part of a team using industry standard tradecraft. Experience with multiple operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux, etc.), networking concepts, and basic scripting is required.

This position is required to work with project managers, developers, and management to help identify threats and vulnerabilities in applications and business processes. They will provide high-level technical expertise and leadership in the development and delivery of security solutions. They will provide research and development activities, especially for the emerging technologies, technology assistance and direction to other teams ensuring that all technologies work effectively together. They will be responsible for identifying and managing risks and issues associated with the securing of application or selection of our client’s solutions.

Candidates for this position will undergo a CTF (capture the flag) scenario in order to gauge their experience and understanding of this position. Once candidates are selected, they will be provided access to the CTF environment and will be given a limited amount of time to complete the exercise. While not required, a bachelor’s degree in a related field and / or security certifications such as OSEP, OSCE, OSCP, and OSWE are strongly desired.

Required Skill Sets :

• Performing network penetration tests.
• Performing red / purple teaming.
• Performing wireless assessments.
• Performing web-application penetration tests.
• Must be experienced in penetration testing / red-teaming and performing vulnerability assessments manually.
• Must have impeccable communication skills (verbal and written), along with the ability to execute full-cycle engagements independently and as part of a team using industry standard tradecraft.
• Experience with multiple operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux, etc.), networking concepts, and basic scripting is required.
• Working with project managers, developers, and management to help identify threats and vulnerabilities in applications and business processes.
• Provide high-level technical expertise and leadership in the development and delivery of security solutions.
• Provide research and development activities, especially for the emerging technologies, technology assistance and direction to other teams ensuring that all technologies work effectively together.
• Identifying and managing risks and issues associated with the securing of application or selection of solutions.

Desired Requirements :