Penetration Tester

Tharros

Location: Norfolk, VA 23501, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 15-0000.00 – Computer and Mathematics
Posted: Thursday, 15 October 2026
Valid Through: Saturday, 14 November 2026

Job Description

Tharros is hiring a Penetration Tester in Norfolk, VA. This is a full-time position.

Tharros has an immediate opportunity for a Penetration Tester to support the US Navy with operational test and evaluation support which include assisting in the development of cyber test plans, execute cyber tests, and report cyber test results. In this role you will conduct cyber tests on operational systems, in laboratory environments, or in cyber range environments. Testing may be against physical, virtualized, or cloud-based systems. This position shall leverage all authorized resources and analytic techniques to penetrate/access targeted networks and systems under test in support of OPTEVFORs cyber OT& E mission. Team member will perform these duties under the supervision of the Cyber Operations Officer. Analyze target operational architecture for ways to gain access.Conduct network scouting and vulnerability analyses of systems within a network.Conduct on-net and off-net activities to control, and exfiltrate data from deployed, automated technologies.Conduct open-source data collection via various online tools.Conduct survey of computer and digital networks.Deploy tools to a target and utilize them once deployed (e.g., backdoors, sniffers).Exploit network devices, security devices, and/or terminals or environments using various methods or tools.Facilitate access enabling by physical and/or wireless means.Identify points of strength and vulnerability within a network.

Education Requirements

high school

Skills

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Benefits

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