Penetration Test Engineer

Salary Range: $165,000.00 To $195,000.00 Annually Penetration Test Engineer Overview Tech(x) is an energized company with experienced, specialized and progressive thought leaders progressing talented professionals in areas of technology, security, logistics, project management, talent management and procurement. We are building our DoD and technology footprint by allowing hybrid and remote work locations, as well as flexible schedules. As a solution-based company, we foster a creative environment that welcomes new perspectives from all of our team members. Responsibilities Plan and perform vulnerability scans and assessments across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments. Lead scanning activities for servers, endpoints, applications, and cloud infrastructure using tools such as Nessus, Security Center, Tenable.IO, Qualys WAS, and NMAP. Analyze and validate scan results, correlate findings, and determine severity and risk impact to prioritize remediation efforts. Collaborate with remediation teams, system owners, and senior security staff to track and resolve identified vulnerabilities. Monitor and tune scan configurations, troubleshoot scan failures, and recommend optimizations for improved coverage and performance. Maintain and update vulnerability tracking systems, dashboards, and compliance reports using tools like ServiceNow, SharePoint, Microsoft SQL, and PowerBI. Develop reports, briefs, and metrics to communicate vulnerability status, remediation progress, and compliance standing to leadership. Assist in refining policies, procedures, and workflows related to vulnerability management, security operations, and continuous monitoring. Stay up to date on emerging vulnerabilities, CVEs, threat intelligence, and best practices to proactively identify risk areas and improve security controls. All other duties assigned. Qualifications Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Tenable products, Qualys, or NMAP) and interpreting technical scan results. Familiarity with patch management processes, vulnerability remediation, and risk prioritization frameworks (e.g., CVSS, CISA KEV, etc.). Demonstrated experience supporting vulnerability lifecycle tracking and reporting using platforms such as ServiceNow, SharePoint, or PowerBI. Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, NIST CSF) and basic compliance requirements. Preferred Qualifications Experience with vulnerability management in cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP). Proficiency in scripting or automation using Python, PowerShell, SQL, or DAX. Familiarity with SIEMs and security tool integration for contextualizing vulnerability data. Strong communication and reporting skills, including experience presenting technical findings to non-technical audiences. Proven ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. Clearance: A current DoD secret or higher, clearance. Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field. An additional 2 years of experience may be substituted for a degree. Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) Certification 3–10 years of experience in cybersecurity, vulnerability management, or security operations. Location: Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland. Monday-Friday. Travel: None Join the Team: Tech(x) is a customer centric team, both external and internal customers. This team supports each other to be successful on the job and in meeting the mission.