Vulnerability Assessment / Penetration Testing Specialist

Enlightened, Inc.

Washington, DC, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Technology

Full Time

Job Description

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience, qualifications, and prevailing market rates

Location: Onsite – Washington, DC (DC Office of the Inspector General)

Citizenship Requirement: Must be a U.S. citizen

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled consultant to perform hands-on vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, including web application testing, to identify security weaknesses, assess risk exposure, and support remediation efforts in accordance with approved testing protocols and contract requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct vulnerability scans and penetration testing on systems and applications
Perform web application testing aligned with OWASP Top 10
Execute quarterly external penetration testing on public-facing systems
Document vulnerabilities, exploitation paths, and risk levels
Provide remediation recommendations and validation support
Ensure testing does not disrupt OIG operations

Required Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years performing vulnerability assessments or penetration testing
Hands-on experience with penetration testing tools and techniques
Experience working in regulated or government environments preferred

Preferred Certifications:

CEH, OSCP, GWAPT, GWEB, CPT, or CREST certifications

Benefits:

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

At Enlightened, we pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive and industry-competitive benefits package to our full-time employees. Our benefits include:

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Holidays, Vacation, & Sick Leave
Professional Training & Development Reimbursement

Please note, these benefits are available exclusively to full-time employees of Enlightened.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Enlightened is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.