Penetration Tester at Leidos

Leidos is seeking talented and motivated Penetration Tester to join a diverse highly skilled team to perform penetration tests on customer systems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense space cyber and commercial fields Leidos provides responsive cost-effective intelligence engineering scientific and IT Solutions.Primary Responsibilities This is a full-time position with the Leidos office in Huntsville AL. The position consists of performing live penetration tests for customers and performing deep-dive preparatory analysis for any system under test. The position also includes recommending specific mitigation strategies to the customer for discovered vulnerabilities and testing at multiple stages of the system development/acquisition lifecycle. This also includes red team tool development for use in stand-alone and network-connected systems. The position is responsible for ensuring survivability and resiliency of customer systems under test and timely delivery of development updates and after-action reports after each assessment.Basic QualificationsBachelors degree from an ABET accredited school in Cyber Security Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering or related Technical Degree4 years of experience in penetration testing/red teams or related security field or a masters degree in a related field with 2 years of experience. Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.Proficient with Linux (preferably Kali Parrot or similar distros) and Windows Operating systemsExperience with using scripting languages such as bash python etcBackground in computer security whether it be in penetration testing penetration testing tool development or other related effortExceptional problem solving skillsCandidate must be a resident of North Alabama area or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville/North Alabama areaPreferred QualificationsHands-on experience with performing penetration tests reverse engineering and/or system analysisPrior Department of War (DoW) experienceStrong communication skills for documenting and relaying findings to customersStrong understanding of TCP/IP network architecture.Experience with developing exploits using scripting languages such as bash python etcExtensive experience with scanning/analysis tools (nmap nikto etc)Extensive experience with exploitation tools (Metasploit Cobalt Strike etc)Completion or work towards GSEC GCIH GPEN OSCP CPTS or similar technical certificationExperience with RF or a HAM radio certification is a plusIf youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.Original Posting:December 11 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.Pay Range:Pay Range $87100.00 - $157450.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law. Key Skills Asset,Front Desk,Banking & Finance,Jboss,Accident Investigation,Chemistry Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 87100 - 157450