Job Description

Company: The Judge Group

Location: Beltsville, US

The Judge Group is currently seeking a Penetration Tester with an active secret clearance to support a classified customer in Beltsville, MD. This position is onsite five days per week. Core Requirements * Active Security Clearance * Federal Contracting Experience * Familiarity with working in government environments, including compliance with NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP standards. Technical Skills * Penetration Testing Tools * Vulnerability Remediation * Operating Systems Expertise: * Deep understanding of Windows, Linux, and macOS internals. * Scripting & Programming: * Experience with Python, Power Shell, Bash, or other scripting languages used in automation and exploit development. * Network & Web Application Testing: * Ability to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in networks, APIs, and web applications (e.g., SQLi, XSS, CSRF). * Active Directory & Cloud Environments: * Experience with AD enumeration and exploitation; familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP. Certifications (Preferred) * HVA Operator Certification strongly desired * OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional) * CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) * GPEN (GIAC Penetration Tester) * CPT (Certified Penetration Tester) Soft Skills * Strong report writing and communication skills * Ability to brief technical findings to non-technical stakeholders * Team collaboration and red team/blue team coordination experience

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