Penetration Tester, Mid Level

Work Location: Hybrid/Washington, DC.

We are seeking a motivated and customer-oriented cybersecurity professional to support our Department of State client. The candidate will support FISMA compliance.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Design and implement a penetration testing strategy aligned with government security frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, Risk Management Framework).
• Conduct in-depth penetration tests across web applications, networks, and infrastructure, adhering to government testing protocols.
• Identify, analyze, and report on vulnerabilities with a focus on remediation actions that align with government security controls.
• Collaborate with software development teams to integrate security testing into the SDLC, understanding specific government secure development requirements.
• Produce meticulous documentation of all testing procedures, findings, and remediation strategies, in line with government reporting standards.

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent experience in the field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in penetration testing. Experience working with government systems or within government security frameworks is a significant plus.
• One or more industry-recognized cybersecurity certifications (e.g., OSCP, CEH, GPEN, CISSP, CISM).
• Familiarity with FISMA standards and NIST security guidelines.

Desired Qualifications:

• Proficiency with penetration testing tools (Kali Linux, Burp Suite, Metasploit, etc.)
• Experience working with government-specific security tools or technologies.
• Experience with Nessus or similar vulnerability scanners used in government compliance.

Clearance Requirement: Active Secret clearance.

Why Join Gunnison?

• Gunnison takes on ambitious projects. We target fun, challenging work that requires creative thinking and innovation.
• Quality is our top priority.
• Gunnison employee benefits meet or exceed what other companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area offer.
• There is a great sense of camaraderie at Gunnison. This is an atmosphere we will maintain as we continue to grow.
• We are growing rapidly and the opportunity for individual professional growth with Gunnison is outstanding.
• We hire for careers at Gunnison, not to fill a position.

Employee Benefits

Gunnison employee benefits meet or beat other companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, including:

• Bonuses AND profit-sharing
• 401k Matching
• Certifications and training allowance $2,500/year
• 3 weeks of personal leave your first year (160 hours can roll over every year)
• 5 days of Flex-Time-Off per year

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Must be eligible for employment in the United States. We are unable to sponsor candidates at this time.

In 1994 Gunnison Consulting Group began serving the greater Washington, D.C. metro area, focused on tackling our customers' most ambitious technology projects. By creating a culture dedicated to enabling our customers and employees to achieve more than they ever thought they could, the company has thrived for over 25 years.