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Accenture Federal Services, a division of Accenture, provides technology and consulting services to U.S. federal agencies, delivering solutions that enhance per
Pentester III_SCON
Location
United States
Posted
68 days ago
Salary
$91.3K - $184K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Pentester III_SCON
Accenture
At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! The work The Penetration Tester will be responsible for planning, conducting, and reporting on comprehensive penetration tests across networks, infrastructure, and web applications. This role requires demonstrated expertise identifying, exploiting, and validating vulnerabilities to assess the effectiveness of the organization’s security posture. Candidates will leverage industry‑standard methodologies and threat intelligence to emulate real‑world threat actors’ tactics, techniques, and procedures. The Penetration Tester will collaborate with cybersecurity teams to enhance detection capabilities, strengthen defenses, and support automation efforts. Success in this role requires strong technical communication skills, the ability to engage both technical and non‑technical audiences, and hands‑on experience with advanced exploitation tools and techniques. Key responsibilities: • Plan and perform penetration tests across networks, systems, and enterprise infrastructure. • Conduct web application penetration testing aligned to OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities. • Apply exploitation concepts including phishing, social engineering, buffer overflows, fuzzing, covert channels, and data exfiltration. • Use threat intelligence to emulate known adversary behaviors and TTPs. • Utilize tools such as BloodHound, Burp Suite, Cobalt Strike, Metasploit, and Mimikatz. • Develop automation scripts and tooling to support penetration testing processes. • Partner with cybersecurity teams to improve automation, detection, and defensive strategies. • Communicate penetration testing methods, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders. • Contribute to continuous improvement of red, blue, and purple team assessment processes. Here’s what you need: • Bachelor’s degree • At least 5 years of penetration testing experience • Hands‑on experience with OSSTMM, OWASP, NIST, PTES, or ISSAF methodologies • Demonstrated proficiency with penetration testing toolsets and information‑gathering techniques • Must hold at least one of the following baseline certifications: CEH, PenTest+, or GPEN • Must also hold at least one of the following advanced certifications: GXPN, OSCP, CRTOP, CMWAPT, CEPT, CPT, LPT, C|PENT, or a Government‑approved equivalent Nice to have: • Experience performing red, blue, and purple team assessments • Additional advanced offensive security certifications • Experience developing custom exploits or security testing frameworks Eligibility requirements: • US Citizen (no dual citizenship) • Must be eligible to obtain a government Public Trust Clearance • Willingness to travel up to 25% As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is: $91,300—$184,900 USD What We Believe As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement. Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Requesting An Accommodation Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired. If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter. Other Employment Statements Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information. California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please click here for additional important information.
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