Acuity
Penetration Tester
11710 Plaza America Dr Ste 700, Reston, VA 20190-4773
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First seen by offpeak October 6, 2026
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Overview
Acuity is growing and looking to hire a Penetration Tester.
In return, Acuity Inc offers a great company culture with wonderful work/life balance and a robust compensation package which includes Health/Dental/Vision, up to $6K training & professional development benefit annually, 401K matching, corporate events/team-building and more!
Acuity was awarded "Best Places to Work" by the Washington Business Journal for over 8 years(2010 - 2014, 2015, 2017-2021, 2023, 2024) and "Top Workplaces" by Washington Post (2022, 2023, 2024). www.myacuity.com
Why Acuity?
Are you ready to use your expertise in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation to make a real difference? Join Acuity, Inc., a technology consulting firm that supports federal agencies. We combine industry partnerships and long-term federal experience with innovative technical leadership to support our customers’ critical missions.Responsibilities
What you 'll be doing:
- Conduct internal penetration testing and vulnerability assessment of servers, web applications, web services, and databases
- Conduct security reviews, technical research, and provided reporting to increase security defense mechanisms
- Manually exploit and compromise operating systems, web applications, and databases
- Examine results of web/OS scanners, scans and static source code analysis
- Identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and compliance issues
- Write final reports, defend all findings to include the risk or vulnerability, mitigation strategies, and references
- 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)
Qualifications
Required Skills:
- Experience with NIST 800-53 and Risk Management Framework
- Ability to meet and coordinate with various audiences to include developers, system administrators, project managers, and senior government stakeholders
Desired Skills:
- Experience with AWS Cloud Security
- Strong writing skills
- Certifications: CEH – Certified Ethical Hacker Certification, CPT – Certified Penetration Tester
Clearance Requirements:
- TS/SCI w/Poly
About Acuity:
Acuity, Inc. is a leading management and technology consulting firm that specializes in serving the federal government. Our innovative, collaborative and rewarding work environment has earned repeat honors from the Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work and SmartCEO Corporate Culture awards.
Why Choose Acuity?
- Innovative Excellence: Recognized by The Washington Post's "Top Workplaces" and a nine-time recipient of the Washington Business Journal's "Best Places to Work," Acuity fosters an environment where innovation thrives and employees flourish.
- Competitive Compensation: We value our employees and show it through highly competitive compensation and benefits packages.
- Personal Growth: Your potential isn't just recognized at Acuity, it's actively cultivated. With tailored training, mentorship, and cutting-edge resources, we empower you to thrive personally and professionally.
- Recognition and Visibility: Stand out in a competitive industry with Acuity's exceptional customer feedback and robust opportunity channels.
- Collaborative Culture: At Acuity, teamwork isn't just a buzzword – it's the cornerstone of our success. Encouragement and support fuel our collaborative culture, where every voice matters.
- Diversity and Inclusion: Diversity isn't just a checkbox – it's who we are. At Acuity, we pride ourselves on recruiting and maintaining a workforce that celebrates diversity and treats every employee with dignity and respect.
Join Acuity, where your talents are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is amplified. Together, let's shape the future of digital strategy and technology consulting.