Penetration Tester, Senior (TS/SCI Clearance) at Praescient Analytics

Compensation

$110,000 – $160,000/yr

Location: Virginia
Type: Full-time
Level: not_specified
Posted: Aug 6, 2026

Description

Praescient Analytics is looking for a highly motivated Penetration Tester to join their cybersecurity team in Arlington, VA. The successful candidate will support the Department of War (DoW) Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office’s War Data Platform (WDP)—formerly known as Advana. This role involves conducting comprehensive penetration tests across various systems to identify and exploit vulnerabilities, evaluate risks, and collaborate with other teams to improve the platform's security posture.

Required Skills

Offensive Security
Ethical Hacking
Vulnerability Research
Penetration Testing
Web Application Security Frameworks (OWASP Top 10)
Cloud Infrastructure Security
Network Routing/Protocols
Scripting Languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
CompTIA Cloud+
GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)
GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
GIAC Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
CompTIA PenTest+
CompTIA Security+

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 8 years of hands-on experience in offensive security, ethical hacking, vulnerability research, or penetration testing.
Preferred Qualifications: Certified Computer Examiner (CCE) or CyberSec First Responder (CFR)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Certified Information Systems Security Officer (CISSO)
Certified Penetration Testing Engineer (CPTE)
CompTIA CyberSecurity Analyst (CySA+)
Federal IT Security Professional-Auditor (FITSP-A)
GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA)
GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA)
Translation Company Name: Praescient Analytics