Penetration Tester - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology
Mc Lean, Virginia 22107 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 11, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Federal Government
  • Summary

    Type of Requisition:
    Regular

    Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
    Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

    Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
    Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

    Public Trust/Other Required:
    None

    Job Family:
    Cyber and IT Risk Management

    Job Qualifications:

    Skills:
    Cybersecurity Risk Management, Information Systems, Security
    Certifications:
    None
    Experience:
    4 + years of related experience
    US Citizenship Required:
    Yes

    Job Description:

    Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Penetration Tester supporting customer activities. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

    At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Penetration Tester, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Penetration Tester joining our highly skilled team to be a premier provider of cyber security services to the customer. We provide consummate cyber security risk management "as a service" platform across multiple fabrics and centers. We have responsibility to ensure operational IT capabilities provide the client with necessary timeliness, accuracy and security of information demanded from all our highly professional roles. Be the change, lead our change - join us!

    HOW A PENETRATION TESTER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
    • Conduct internal and external penetration testing of networks, web applications, databases, and cloud services
    • Manually exploit and compromise networks, web applications, databases, and cloud services to include privilege escalation and lateral movement
    • Identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and compliance issues
    • Write final reports, defend all findings to include the risk or vulnerability, mitigation strategies, and references
    • Ability to meet and coordinate with various audiences to include developers, system administrators, project managers, and senior government stakeholders
    • Provide security recommendations for developers, system administrators, project managers, and senior government stakeholders
    • Report vulnerabilities identified during security assessments
    • Write penetration testing Rules of Engagements (RoE), Test Plans, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
    • Produce actionable, threat-based reports on security testing results
    • Conduct security reviews, technical research, and provide reporting to increase security defense mechanisms
    • Experience with NIST 800-53 and Risk Management Framework
    WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
    • Education: Bachelor's Degree (Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline)
    • Required Experience: 4+ yrs
    • Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph
    • Required Technical Skills:
    • Experience with NIST 800-53, NIST 800-115, and Risk Management Framework
    • Desired Certifications:
    • CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker Certification, CPT - Certified Penetration Tester
    • Desired Skills:
    • Certifications: CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker Certification, CPT - Certified Penetration Tester
    • Strong writing skills
    • Experience with AWS Cloud Security
    • Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with active polygraph
    • Location: McLean, VA - On Customer Site
    GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
    • 401K with company match
    • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
    • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
    • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
    • Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
    • Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays


    #WeAreGDIT
    #JET
    #GDITEnhanced2026
    #VA_2026Alumni

    The likely salary range for this position is $124,743 - $168,771. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

    Scheduled Weekly Hours:
    40

    Travel Required:
    Less than 10%

    Telecommuting Options:
    Onsite

    Work Location:
    USA VA McLean

    Additional Work Locations:

    Total Rewards at GDIT:
    Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

    We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

    Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at
    gdit.com/tc.

    Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
  • Job Description

    Type of Requisition:
    Regular

    Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
    Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

    Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
    Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

    Public Trust/Other Required:
    None

    Job Family:
    Cyber and IT Risk Management

    Job Qualifications:

    Skills:
    Cybersecurity Risk Management, Information Systems, Security
    Certifications:
    None
    Experience:
    4 + years of related experience
    US Citizenship Required:
    Yes

    Job Description:

    Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Penetration Tester supporting customer activities. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

    At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Penetration Tester, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Penetration Tester joining our highly skilled team to be a premier provider of cyber security services to the customer. We provide consummate cyber security risk management "as a service" platform across multiple fabrics and centers. We have responsibility to ensure operational IT capabilities provide the client with necessary timeliness, accuracy and security of information demanded from all our highly professional roles. Be the change, lead our change - join us!

    HOW A PENETRATION TESTER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
    • Conduct internal and external penetration testing of networks, web applications, databases, and cloud services
    • Manually exploit and compromise networks, web applications, databases, and cloud services to include privilege escalation and lateral movement
    • Identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and compliance issues
    • Write final reports, defend all findings to include the risk or vulnerability, mitigation strategies, and references
    • Ability to meet and coordinate with various audiences to include developers, system administrators, project managers, and senior government stakeholders
    • Provide security recommendations for developers, system administrators, project managers, and senior government stakeholders
    • Report vulnerabilities identified during security assessments
    • Write penetration testing Rules of Engagements (RoE), Test Plans, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
    • Produce actionable, threat-based reports on security testing results
    • Conduct security reviews, technical research, and provide reporting to increase security defense mechanisms
    • Experience with NIST 800-53 and Risk Management Framework
    WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
    • Education: Bachelor's Degree (Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline)
    • Required Experience: 4+ yrs
    • Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph
    • Required Technical Skills:
    • Experience with NIST 800-53, NIST 800-115, and Risk Management Framework
    • Desired Certifications:
    • CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker Certification, CPT - Certified Penetration Tester
    • Desired Skills:
    • Certifications: CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker Certification, CPT - Certified Penetration Tester
    • Strong writing skills
    • Experience with AWS Cloud Security
    • Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with active polygraph
    • Location: McLean, VA - On Customer Site
    GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
    • 401K with company match
    • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
    • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
    • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
    • Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
    • Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays


    #WeAreGDIT
    #JET
    #GDITEnhanced2026
    #VA_2026Alumni

    The likely salary range for this position is $124,743 - $168,771. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

    Scheduled Weekly Hours:
    40

    Travel Required:
    Less than 10%

    Telecommuting Options:
    Onsite

    Work Location:
    USA VA McLean

    Additional Work Locations:

    Total Rewards at GDIT:
    Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

    We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

    Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at
    gdit.com/tc.

    Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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