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Junior Penetration Testing Engineer [$222k/yr+] TS/SCI-FS Poly with Security Clearance

SYSTOLICHerndon, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 21 Jul 2026

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Salary
$222k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Employee
Level
Junior

Job Description

Candidates must already possess an active Top Secret/SCI w/ Full Scope Polygraph to be considered. Summary: • Conduct penetration testing and ethical hacking to assess and exploit vulnerabilities in information systems. • Utilize expertise in cyber security principles for Linux, Windows, and virtual platforms. • Perform IT security architecture and network security analysis. Qualifications && Compensation: • Degree: Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience • Years of experience: 3+ years • Total Compensation: $222k+ yearly (tentative) Job Description: • Conduct highly technical, in-depth penetration testing and ethical hacking to target, assess, and exploit risks and vulnerabilities of information systems. • Provide senior decision-makers with documented and actionable data to aid in making strategic investment decisions. • Document identified system risks, planned test procedures, and results. • Perform analyses of vulnerabilities identified during testing. • Review program-level documentation, such as requirements specifications, system architecture, design documents, test plans, and security plans, and recommend changes to reduce system vulnerabilities. • Create, document, and execute approved penetration testing plans and procedures for hands-on testing. • Analyze test results, document risks, and recommend countermeasures to uncovered risks. • Participate in or lead technical exchange meetings and application review boards, documenting action items and results. • Brief management on the status of action items and results of activities. About SYSTOLIC: SYSTOLIC is dedicated to giving our employees the best possible company experience so that they can focus on providing outstanding support to their customer’s mission. Our company is founded on integrity, enthusiasm, and a relentless commitment to supporting the Intelligence Community. You can learn more about us and submit an application to be considered against our current and future openings at https://systolic.com. To learn about our compensation ranges, visit our Pay Transparency page at: https://systolic.com/pay-transparency

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