Vulnerability Assessment / Penetration Testing Specialist at Enlightened, Inc.

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Web Application Testing, Risk Assessment, Remediation Support, Documentation, OWASP Top 10, Penetration Testing Tools, Regulated Environments, Government Environments

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

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 or have an active Green Card. 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.

Responsibilities

The specialist will conduct vulnerability scans and penetration testing on systems and applications, including web application testing. They will document vulnerabilities and provide remediation recommendations while ensuring that testing does not disrupt operations.