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Penetration Testing Lead with Security Clearance
MANTECHChandler, AZ🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Jul 2026
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Hybrid
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Mid Senior
Job Description
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career, and team-oriented Penetration Testing Lead to support a DHS customer in Chandler, AZ OR the National Capital Region. As part of this mission, you will help the organization maintain its prestigious designation as a Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSP) and Center of Excellence (COE). Our team provides comprehensive, 24/7/365 security services supporting an expansive network across LANs, WANs, and advanced Cloud-based infrastructures. This is a unique opportunity to utilize a "kill chain" process to thwart Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) and implement cutting-edge technologies like Zero Trust Architecture, AI/ML risk mitigation, and Post-Quantum Computing readiness. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Conduct continuous penetration testing on ICE FISMA systems, mobile devices, and IoT.
* Perform Red Team engagements and support Purple Team remediation verification.
* Execute High Value Asset (HVA) Assessments and social engineering tests.
* Develop and follow security testing Rules of Engagement (ROE).
* Support the organization's status as a Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSP) through active testing. Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree.
* 5+years of penetration testing experience.
* Must have GPEN or GXPN AND one of: GRTP, CRTL, OSCP, CMWAPT, CEPT, CPT, or LPT
* Ability to obtain CISA AES HVA Assessment Lead or Technical Lead certification. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with Cloud technology (IaaS/SaaS/PaaS) and NSA Red Team certification.
* Experience with post-quantum computing assessment/implementation Clearance Requirements * Must possess an active Secret clearance.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain an ICE Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability. Physical Requirements: * Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
* Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers and customers.
* Perform Red Team engagements and support Purple Team remediation verification.
* Execute High Value Asset (HVA) Assessments and social engineering tests.
* Develop and follow security testing Rules of Engagement (ROE).
* Support the organization's status as a Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSP) through active testing. Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree.
* 5+years of penetration testing experience.
* Must have GPEN or GXPN AND one of: GRTP, CRTL, OSCP, CMWAPT, CEPT, CPT, or LPT
* Ability to obtain CISA AES HVA Assessment Lead or Technical Lead certification. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with Cloud technology (IaaS/SaaS/PaaS) and NSA Red Team certification.
* Experience with post-quantum computing assessment/implementation Clearance Requirements * Must possess an active Secret clearance.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain an ICE Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability. Physical Requirements: * Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
* Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers and customers.
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