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Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker

TCDI is seeking a Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker to join our growing team. As a Penetration Tester you will be responsible for the evaluation, testing, remediation, and documentation of ongoing penetration testing projects.

The Penetration Tester will conduct manual penetration tests of applications, APIs, web services, networks, wireless, IoT Devices, and mobile applications. You will also work closely with the cybersecurity team to assist with other consulting engagements not directly related to penetration testing, including configuration audits, cybersecurity assessments, CISO On-Demand, and other similar services.

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  • Reporting to the Vice President of Cybersecurity, the Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker operates in a consulting role to TCDI’s clients and will work on projects both independently and jointly with other team members on the evaluation, testing, remediation, and documentation of ongoing pen testing projects;
  • This customer-facing role requires excellent oral and written communication skills and professionalism.
  • Conduct manual penetration tests of applications, APIs, web services, networks, wireless, IoT Devices and mobile applications;
  • Perform application architecture reviews;
  • Explain findings to both technical and non-technical audiences;
  • Draft penetration testing reports regarding exploitation attempts, findings, and recommendations;
  • Guide technical audiences on remediation options and assist them in weighing those options;
  • Perform remediation testing to ensure client’s have successfully remediated identified vulnerabilities; and
  • Assist with other cybersecurity consulting engagements not directly related to penetration testing, including configuration audits, cybersecurity assessments, CISO On-Demand and other similar services.
  • Successful track record performing penetration testing (e.g. external, internal, wireless, web app, etc.) and / or cybersecurity assessments strongly preferred.
  • Industry recognized certifications (e.g., CEH, GWAPT, CREST, OSCP, OSWE, CISSP, etc.)
  • Attention to detail along with accuracy and specificity in documentation and reporting.
  • Demonstrated skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of the internal affairs and client work.
  • Professional technical writing ability.
  • Understanding of programming logic.
  • The ability to write scripts to automate investigative or security analysis tasks.
  • Detailed networking knowledge, including experience with routers, switches, firewalls, WAF, IDS/IPS, VPN, proxies, and wireless networking a plus.
  • Experience working in a professional services environment.
  • Other IT security skills and certifications a plus.
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in an Information Security/Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Business or Engineering field; Advanced degree a plus.
  • Ability to pass background checks
  • Evening or weekend work sometimes required to meet client requirements.
  • Normal office environment
  • Prolonged computer work daily
  • This customer-facing role requires excellent oral and written communication skills and professionalism.

If you are interested in joining our growing cybersecurity team then this may be the right opportunity for you. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Full-time
Required Experience: Information or cybersecurity-related: 1 – 3 years
Job Locations: Greensboro, NC and Cleveland, OH

To apply please send your resume and cover letter to j_anguilano@tcdi.com

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