Gridiron IT

www.gridironit.com

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About the Company

GRIDIRON IT, a Woman-Owned Small Business, leverages more than 25 years of recruiting excellence and deep relationships in the industry. As a trusted IT staffing resource in the DC metro region and across the country, our team works closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and make placements that make sense. We are a winning team in the IT staffing industry and look forward to being a part of your team's success.

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Company Name: Gridiron IT
Job Title: Cybersecurity Test Engineer
Job Description: Job title Cybersecurity Test Engineer Role Summary Responsible for testing and evaluating DoD Air Force systems using a white‑box adversarial approach. Focus on verifying NIST 800‑53 security controls, particularly filtering, data flows, and access control mechanisms (Mandatory and Discretionary Access Controls). Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and refine testing capabilities. Expectations - Obtain a DoD IAT Level II compliant Security+ CE certification within 120 days of employment. - Hold or be eligible for a Secret clearance; TS/SCI clearance may be required for some engagements. - Secure and maintain relevant cybersecurity certifications (OSCP, CISSP, CASP, Red Hat CSA, GPEN) to support advanced testing activities. Key Responsibilities - Execute and execute test plans and procedures on target systems, documenting findings and recommendations. - Perform penetration testing, adversarial emulation, and vulnerability assessments using tools such as Kali Linux, Wireshark, Tripwire, Burp Suite, and Metasploit. - Analyze system architecture, data flows, and filtering capabilities to identify weaknesses, applying NIST 800‑53 controls. - Develop or review technical documentation (test case documents, risk assessments, hardening guides). - Collaborate with network and virtualization teams to support test environment construction and execution. - Communicate findings to stakeholders and contribute to continuous improvement of security posture. Required Skills - Proficient in Linux command‑line usage and scripting (Python, Ruby, Bash). - Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals and virtualization technologies. - Experience with penetration testing, security controls assessment (NIST 800‑53), and threat modeling. - Familiarity with cybersecurity tools: Kali Linux, Wireshark, Tripwire, Burp Suite, Metasploit. - Ability to analyze and develop technical documentation and test procedures. Required Education & Certifications - High‑school diploma/GED with 5+ years in cybersecurity/IT OR Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years in cybersecurity/IT. - Must obtain a DoD‑approved Secret clearance; TS/SCI clearance is preferred. - Security+ CE (IAT Level II compliant) required within first 120 days. - Preferred certifications: OSCP, CISSP, CASP, Red Hat Certified System Administrator, GPEN.