Government and Public Sector - Cybersecurity - Junior Penetration Tester

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Government and Public Sector – Cybersecurity – Penetration Tester – Consultant

 

From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector practice (“GPS”) of Ernst & Young provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of protecting the nation and serving the people; increasing public safety; improving healthcare for our military, veterans and citizens; delivering essential public services; and helping those in need. EY is ready to help our government build a better working world.

 

The opportunity 

 

Our cybersecurity professionals possess diverse industry knowledge, along with unique technical expertise and specialized skills. The team works together in planning, pursuing, delivering and managing engagements to assess, improve, build, and in some cases operate integrated security operations for our clients. 

 

We will support you with career-long training and coaching to develop your skills. As EY is a global leading service provider in this space, you will be working with the best of the best in a collaborative environment. So, whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. 

 

Your key responsibilities 

 

Our cybersecurity professionals possess diverse industry knowledge, along with unique technical expertise and specialized skills. The team stays highly relevant by researching and discovering the newest security vulnerabilities, attending and speaking at top security conferences around the world, and sharing knowledge on a variety of cybersecurity topics with key industry groups. The team frequently provides thought leadership and information exchanges through traditional and less conventional communications channels such as speaking at conferences and publishing white papers.  

 

As part of our Penetration Testing team, you'll identify potential threats and vulnerabilities to operational environments. Projects here could include penetration testing and simulating physical breaches to identify vulnerabilities. 

 

Our professionals work together in planning, pursuing, delivering and managing engagements to assess, improve, build, and in some cases operate integrated security operations for our clients.  

 

Skills and attributes for success  

 

• Perform penetration testing which includes internet, intranet, wireless, web application, social engineering and physical penetration testing. 
• Execute red team scenarios to highlight gaps impacting organizations security postures. 
• Ability to work both independently as well as lead a team of technical testers on penetration testing and red team engagements. 
• Identify and exploit security vulnerabilities in a wide array of systems in a variety of situations. 
• Perform in-depth analysis of penetration testing results and create reports that describe findings, exploitation procedures, risks and recommendations. 
• Execute penetration testing projects using the established methodology, tools and rules of engagements. 
• Convey complex technical security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences including executives. 

 

To qualify for the role, you must have  

 

• A bachelor's degree and at least 2+ years of related work experience
• Experience with manual attack and penetration testing
• Experience with scripting / programming skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Java, Perl etc.).
• Updated and familiarized with the latest exploits and security trends
• Experience leading a technical team to conduct remote and on-site penetration testing within defined rules of engagement.
• Familiarity to perform network penetration testing that involves avoiding detection and common alert thresholds on endpoints and security tooling
• Any two of the following certifications or courses: GSE, OSCP, OSWP, GPEN, GWAPT, OSED, OSEE, GXPN, GRTP, CRTP, GDAT, GREM, SEC670, SEC699, or SEC760
• Must be able to work onsite 5 days a week
• Must