Junior PenTest Vulnerability Analyst

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Job Description: Parsons is looking for a talented Penetration Tester (Pentester) & Vulnerability Analyst to join our growing team! In this role you will get to maintain vulnerability assessment toolkits supporting mission critical efforts. You must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time. At most, one week per month, but travel will likely be less frequent (most sites CONUS). What You'll Be Doing: Conduct Vulnerability Assessment of network, host, and web applications, leveraging tools such as Tenable Nessus, NMAP, Wireshark, Rapid7 Metasploit, Burp Suite, etc. Work closely with the Security Control Assessor to perform IT security assessments in support of Risk Management Framework (RMF). Maintain vulnerability assessment toolkit utilizing Ubuntu and Kali platforms Prepare assessment reports that identify technical and procedural findings, and provide recommended remediation strategies/solutions. Research vendor security advisories, vulnerability reports, product changelogs, bug trackers, commits, exploits, and other sources to triage vulnerabilities. Communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including System Owners, Administrators, and Program Management. Participate in meetings and briefings to coordinate test events, recommend remediation, and provide lessons learned. What Required Skills You'll Bring: Active Certification: IAT 8570 Level 1 (Sec+, etc) Active TS/SCI with CI Poly Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time. At most, one week per month, but travel will likely be less frequent. Most sites CONUS. Bachelors degree in a relevant field. Additional years of experience can count in lieu of a degree (AS with 3+ years, or high school degree with 5+ years of relevant experience). Additional flexibility pending Customer approval. Knowledge of network security architecture concepts including protocols, components, and principles. Knowledge of Risk Management Framework, in particular the technical controls within 800-53. Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities, TCP/IP, and the OSI Model. Knowledge of penetration testing principles, tools, and techniques. Knowledge of threat research, vulnerability analysis, risk assessment, CVSS scoring, and Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE). Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues. What Desired Skills You'll Bring: Experience evaluating systems and recommending changes to improve security posture. Experience with penetration testing, system and network configuration, and familiarity with different operating systems and virtualization platforms. Skill in conducting vulnerability scans and recognizing vulnerabilities and remediation recommendations. Hands on experience using industry standard vulnerability assessment tools and techniques (NMAP, Nessus, Metasploit, Wireshark). Security Clearance Requirement: An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position. This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now. Salary Range: $86,700.00 - $151,700.00 We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY! Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance. Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future. For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Apply tot his job