Yakshna Solutions, Inc., (YSI) is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman-owned small business enterprises, headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA. YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations. YSI is committed to serve its business communities as a leading IT vendor providing innovative, quality, and cost-effective IT business solutions and services.
YSI offers a competitive benefits package that includes the following: 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, training and professional development assistance.
YSI is seeking a Penetration Tester. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the following:
This role supports the establishment and execution of an enterprise penetration testing program by consolidating testing services into a coordinated, repeatable capability. Develops penetration testing plans and rules of engagement that align with agency policies, legal requirements, and system authorization boundaries.
Coordinates and supports the execution of penetration tests across applications, networks, and cloud environments, working closely with system owners and security teams. Applies manual testing techniques alongside AI-based and automated penetration testing tools to improve coverage, efficiency, and detection of complex attack paths.
Documents findings, supports risk reporting, and contributes to remediation guidance to strengthen overall security posture.
Required skills and experience
- Penetration Testing Program Support, Rules of Engagement (RoE), Ethical Hacking and Manual Exploitation, Network, Application, and Cloud Penetration Testing
- AI-assisted penetration testing tools, Automated testing platforms (e.g., Burp Suite, Metasploit, Cobalt Strike
- Vulnerability exploitation and attack path analysis
- Test coordination and execution, Findings documentation and remediation support, Secure configuration and validation testing
- 5 Years’ software testing experience
- Required Certifications: CEH, GWAPT, OSCP, Cloud Penetration Testing Training or Certificate
US Citizenship
W-2 Only
YSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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Please e-mail your profile / referrals to resumes@yakshna.com
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