Penetration Tester

MCR is a fast-growing global company headquartered in McLean, VA that supports defense and civilian agencies, NATO, and European ministries that face some of the most complex mission challenges in the world. If you are the best at what you do, we are looking for you. At MCR, you will contribute to programs and projects that matter—to your career, to your fellow citizens, and to your nation. You will use the latest technologies, techniques, and tools. You will be trusted to work independently and make decisions. You’ll be rewarded with top-tier compensation and benefits.

Do you have previous Penetration Tester experience? If so, we are searching for someone like you to join our team of experts supporting NATO!

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Your daily role responsibilities with our company will be as follows:

• Lead and/or be part of the Red/Blue Team during NATO military exercises;
• Provide Web, infrastructure and application level penetration testing;
• Provide security design reviews to ensure compliance with NATO policies and directives;
• Provide security consultancy and advice to projects, plans, and other entities;
• Build and sustain effective communications with different stakeholders; specifically, the NCIA Configuration Control Board, Security Accreditation Boards, NATO Security Accreditation Authorities, and NCI Agency organization units supporting accreditation processes.
• Brief at both executive and technical levels on security reports and testing outcome, including at flag officer level;
• In co-ordination with the Head of the Penetration testing Cell, ensure proactive collaboration and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

If you have passion for the work described above, here are the basic qualifications we are looking for:

• Extensive knowledge and experience (more than 3 years) in the following areas:
  • Web application penetration testing;
  • IT infrastructure penetration testing;
  • Network security architecture design;
  • Assessing security vulnerabilities within OS, software, protocols & networks;
  • Researching and evaluating security products & technologies;
  • Knowledge in system and network administration of UNIX and Windows systems;
  • Use of penetration testing tools, techniques, and recognized testing methodologies;
  • Scripting skills in at least one of the following: Perl, Python, Ruby, shell (bash, ksh, csh);
  • Technical knowledge in system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, application security, as well as, malware infection techniques and protection technologies;
• Ability to evaluate risks and formulate mitigation plans;
• Proven ability to write clear and structured technical reports including executive summary, technical findings and remediation plan for several different audiences.
• In possession of a NATO Secret security cllearance

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MCR, LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.

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