Penetration Tester

Job Description :

Penetration Tester Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG, MD)

Location : Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Employment Type : Full-time, On-site

Clearance Required : Active DoD Secret Clearance (REQUIRED)

Start Date : Anticipated February 2026

Salary Range : $130,000 $150,000 per year , commensurate with experience and clearance level

About the Role

Avyanna Technologies is seeking an experienced Penetration Tester to join our cybersecurity team supporting Department of Defense (DoD) initiatives at Aberdeen Proving Ground. The successful candidate will perform advanced penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, and security assessments across networks, applications, and systems operating within secure government environments.

This position is 100% on-site in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) . Telework is not available.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on penetration testing and technical security assessments of systems, applications, and networks.
• Identify, exploit, and document vulnerabilities to evaluate system defenses.
• Analyze and interpret network traffic and communications using tools such as Wireshark and Burp Suite.
• Utilize industry-standard tools and custom scripts to simulate real-world attacks.
• Conduct testing in virtualized environments (VMware, VirtualBox, ESXi).
• Prepare clear, actionable technical reports outlining findings, risks, and mitigation recommendations.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams and government stakeholders to enhance system security posture.
• Adhere to strict operational security protocols in a no-personal device SCIF environment .

Required Qualifications

Active DoD Secret Clearance (required) and eligibility to obtain and maintain TS / SCI .

Minimum 5 years of experience in penetration testing or technical cybersecurity assessments.

Proficiency with penetration testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite, Wireshark).

Strong understanding of networking protocols, hardware, and software .

Intermediate knowledge of Linux and Windows internals .

Familiarity with virtualization platforms (VMware, VirtualBox, ESXi).

Excellent communication and technical reporting skills.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a secure environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Active TS / SCI clearance .

DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, or equivalent).

OSCP or equivalent penetration testing certification.

Foundational knowledge of cryptography and secure communications.

Scripting or programming experience (Python, Java, C / C++, Bash).

Experience with reverse engineering, code analysis , or hardware exploitation (chip-off, fault injection).

Familiarity with COTS / GOTS radios , SDRs , and RF concepts .

Why Join Avyanna Technologies

At Avyanna Technologies, we deliver secure, mission-focused IT and cybersecurity solutions to federal agencies. We foster a collaborative environment where innovation, integrity, and technical excellence drive every mission we support.

Join us and help strengthen the nations cyber defense posture.

Required Skills :

Defense

Wireshark

Eligibility

Mitigation

Analysis

Virtualization

Bash

Salary

VMware

Government

Networking

Programming

C++

Linux

Security

Windows

Software

Testing

Java

Engineering

Python

Communication