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Penetration Tester

Accenture Federal Services

$106,300 - $206,200 / year

Washington, DCFull-timeOn-siteIntermediate

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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!
 

Provides penetration testing support to the Agency's information systems in support of Security Controls Assessments, Accreditation activities, continuous monitoring, and FISMA requirements, including specialized wireless, RF, mobile application, and High Value Asset (HVA) assessments. Every engagement begins with a Rules of Engagement (ROE) package submitted for Government approval and ends with a detailed findings report delivered to the System Owner, ISSM/ISSO, Government lead, and the Agency's SOC/VAT Manager to support remediation and retesting. The role also supports Adversarial Assessments — including Cyber Table-Top (CTT) scenarios and Cooperative Vulnerability Penetration Assessments (CVPA) — conducted jointly with the SOC, CTI, and CDF teams to emulate real-world IOCs, TTPs, and CWEs. Testing frequently requires CONUS/OCONUS travel to the Agency's facilities nationwide, including Puerto Rico and Guam, for onsite wireless, RF, and physical-security assessments.

Role Description

  • Perform penetration testing as requested by Components/System Owners/ISSM/ISSO; prepare and submit Rules of Engagement (ROE) for Government approval prior to testing.
  • Deliver detailed findings/recommendations reports to System Owners, ISSM/ISSO, Government lead, and the Agency's VAT/SOC Manager; archive data to support remediation and retesting.
  • Conduct wireless access point assessments (IEEE 802.11) and RF assessments (~300 MHz–6 GHz) at the Agency's sites nationwide, including Puerto Rico and Guam, maintaining a master travel/assessment schedule.
  • Perform mobile application assessments and Non-Tier 1 HVA assessments, including the CISA Operator Role portion, generating reports in CISA-prescribed format.
  • Support Adversarial Assessments (AA): initial engagement meetings, Cyber Table-Top (CTT) scenario creation/execution, and Cooperative Vulnerability Penetration Assessments (CVPA).
  • Conduct assessments jointly with SOC/CTI/CDF to discover or emulate IOCs, TTPs, and CWEs.
  • Travel CONUS/OCONUS as needed to perform onsite security assessments of the Agency's facilities, systems, and applications.
  • Maintain a repository and metrics tracking of past penetration tests; support annual ISSO training on VAT services/capabilities.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Minimum 7 years of professional experience in penetration testing and offensive security assessment; or, with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field 5 years of such experience.
  • Hands-on experience with penetration testing methodologies, wireless/RF assessment tools, mobile application security testing, and CISA HVA assessment procedures.

Preferred Certifications:

  • OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)
  • GPEN (GIAC Penetration Tester)
  • CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)

 

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, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. 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, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:
$106,300—$206,200 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.
 
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About this role

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Penetration Tester to conduct security assessments across federal agency information systems in Washington, DC. You would perform hands-on penetration testing to support FISMA compliance, accreditation activities, and continuous monitoring efforts. The work spans multiple specialized domains—wireless and RF assessments, mobile applications, and High Value Asset evaluations—with each engagement requiring formal Rules of Engagement approval and culminating in detailed findings reports delivered to system owners and security teams.

The role demands significant travel throughout CONUS and OCONUS locations, including Puerto Rico and Guam, to conduct onsite assessments at agency facilities. Beyond traditional penetration testing, you would support adversarial assessments and cyber table-top exercises alongside SOC and threat intelligence teams, helping to identify and emulate real-world attack patterns and techniques. You'll also maintain testing repositories, track metrics, and contribute to annual security training.

This position requires a minimum of seven years in penetration testing and offensive security (or five years with a relevant bachelor's degree), with demonstrated proficiency in penetration testing methodologies, wireless/RF tools, mobile application security, and CISA HVA procedures. Certifications such as OSCP, GPEN, or CEH are preferred. The salary range is $106,300–$206,200, and the role is full-time, in-office based in Washington, DC.

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