Red Team Penetration Tester III

DirectViz Solutions (DVS) is a dynamic and rapidly growing government contractor committed to delivering innovative IT solutions that address the mission-critical needs of our government clients. Through the expertise and dedication of our talented team, we provide cutting-edge technology services designed to achieve success and exceed expectations.

At DVS, we prioritize our employees as our greatest asset. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive medical benefits, a 401(k) match, generous PTO accrual, professional development reimbursement, corporate-funded technology certifications, and robust employee recognition and appreciation programs.

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Red Team Penetration Tester III to join our cybersecurity team. This individual will be responsible for conducting advanced penetration tests, simulating real-world cyber threats, and identifying security weaknesses across various systems and environments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong offensive cybersecurity background, expert-level knowledge of threat actor tactics, and deep technical expertise in penetration testing tools and methodologies. ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE OR HIGHER IS REQUIRED.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, and document sophisticated red team engagements and penetration tests.
• Emulate advanced persistent threat (APT) behaviors to evaluate enterprise-level defenses.
• Develop and utilize tools such as Metasploit, NMAP, Kali Linux, and Cobalt Strike.
• Perform exploit development and scripting to mimic threat actor capabilities.
• Identify gaps in existing security tools, processes, and defensive technologies.
• Work with various operating systems including Linux, Windows, and macOS.
• Utilize Active Directory to simulate lateral movement and privilege escalation scenarios.
• Apply programming or scripting in at least two languages (e.g., Python, C++, Java, Rust, Assembly, C#).
• Collaborate with Blue Teams and SOC personnel to provide findings and recommendations for remediation.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of full-time professional experience in penetration testing or offensive cyber operations.
• Deep knowledge and hands-on experience in:
  • Penetration testing tools and red team frameworks.
  • Exploit development and threat simulation.
  • Multiple operating systems and Active Directory environments.
  • Programming and scripting for custom tool development.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Required Certifications:

• Compliant with DoD 8570.01-M IAW DFARS 252.239-7001 Baseline Certification - minimum CSSP Auditor.
• One or more of the following:
  • Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
  • Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE)
  • Offensive Security Exploitation Expert (OSEE)
  • Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP)

Clerance: Active Secret Clerance or Higher

Preferred Skills:

• Prior experience in government or defense-related red teaming environments.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Experience conducting covert operations or purple team exercises.

If you thrive on solving complex problems and building meaningful connections, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and make an impact today!

Physical and Mental Qualifications:

• Maintain focus and awareness throughout scheduled working hours.
• Perform tasks requiring prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk, utilizing a computer, mouse, and keyboard.
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 15 pounds as needed.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong command of the English language.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Quickly learn and retain routi