Location: Anywhere
Company: Aretec
Blue Team Penetration Tester will analyze IT systems to ensure security, identify security flaws, verify the effectiveness of each security control, and to make certain all security controls will continue to be effective after implementation. Their primary objective is to protect the agency's high value assets against any kind of threat.
This position is fully remote. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide 12x5 (Monday - Friday, 6 am - 6 pm CST) and after hours on call support to detect, analyze, and mitigate targeted, highly organized, or sophisticated threats Understanding every phase of an incident and responding appropriately Rapidly shutting down any form of compromise Identify threat actors'
command and control (C2) servers and blocking their connectivity to the target Perform DNS (domain name server) audits to prevent phishing attacks, avoid stale DNS issues, avoid downtime from DNS record deletions, and prevent/reduce DNS and web attacks Conduct digital footprint analysis to tracks users' activity and identify any known signatures that might indicate a breach of security In-depth Web log analysis to determine trend, patterns, and suspicious activity Pattern analysis, trend analysis, behavior analysis and other specialized analysis Ensure firewall access controls are properly configured Monitor IDS and IPS solutions to ensure effect detective and preventive security control Analyze
logs and memory to pick up unusual activity on the system and identify and pinpoint an attack Embed security in processes Provide technical analysis of possible breach or intrusion if threat is not proactively addressed Closely monitor current and emerging threats to preemptively defend the enterprise Employ least-privilege access, which means that the organization grants the lowest level of access possible to each user or device to help limit lateral movement across the network in the event of a breach Leverage micro-segmentation, a security technique that involves dividing perimeters into small zones to maintain separate access to every part of the network REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: At least three (3) years of three years of experience in pen testing activities.
At least two (2) years of experience with Splunk, Wire Shark or other comparable experience which must be approved in advance by the Security Operations Branch PM on a case-by-case basis. Willingness to travel to other client locations if/when needed. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Able to work independently and with a group. Must have an impeccable work ethic, the ability to make sound decisions, and a commitment to integrity and accountability.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; specifically, Excel, Word, and Outlook a must. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. Strong leadership skills. Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. EDUCATION: BA/BS CERTIFICATIONS: Have and maintain at least two active certifications listed below or other comparable certification which must be approved in advance by the Security Operations Branch PM on a case-by-case basis OSCP GPEN GCIH ISC2 CISSP GSE GREM GAWN GCIA GPPA GSEC GCED GSLC GSNA GCFA Aretec has become aware of fraudulent behavior whereby individuals falsely present themselves as employees, affiliates agents, recruiters or representatives of Aretec Inc.
and contact job seekers regarding an employment or investment opportunity. Such fraudsters are misusing similar domain names, email addresses, marks, and logos of the Aretec Inc. to deceive the general public. Aretec Inc. or its brands will never ask prospective job seekers for any payment to access our employment services including attending interviews or to receive job offers.
Aretec Inc. or its brands, also will never ask candidates to pay a fee to secure employment or in order to receive payment of their wages or salary. In addition, Aretec Inc. or its brands do not operate any websites or mobile applications which ask people to make investments, purchase products or pay any money to receive commission payments. Aretec Inc. shall not be liable for loss or damage suffered as a consequence of any participation by any persons in any such fraudulent and unauthorized schemes.
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