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! Job Description The Penetration Tester will conduct comprehensive penetration tests on applications, networks, and systems.

Identify and exploit security vulnerabilities to assess risk, developing detailed reports on findings, and providing recommendations for remediation. Collaborate with other cybersecurity teams to improve the overall security posture and support incident response activities when necessary. Stay current with emerging threats and vulnerabilities to enhance testing techniques.

Responsible for conducting security testing and vulnerability assessments. Perform various types of penetration tests, including network, web application, and social engineering assessments. Use both manual techniques and automated tools to identify vulnerabilities, and will assist in the development of remediation plans.

Participate in the development and maintenance of penetration testing methodologies and tools. Contribute to the organization's threat intelligence efforts by sharing insights gained from penetration testing activities. Must have: 8 years of experience conducting penetration tests and vulnerability assessments in large IT environments.

D. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering, or possess a DoD 8140 Certification.

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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, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is: $106,300 — $221,100 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.

Senior Penetration Tester