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Penetration Tester (U.S. Citizen/Security Clearance Required) with Security Clearance

Task Force Talent · South Riding, Loudoun County

Compensation

$145k–$145kper year
$145k$145k
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On-siteFull-timeOffensive Security
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What is Pen Testing?

Companies hire you to hack their own systems before real hackers do.

This role is for you if you love puzzles and creative problem-solving.

📋About the Role

TASK FORCE TALENT Experts in Science, Engineering, and Security Careers Penetration Tester (U.S. Citizen/Security Clearance Required) Chantilly, Virginia, United States Task Force Talent is seeking a Penetration Tester with an active TS/SCI FSP security clearance. Target salary range is $100K - $210K, depending on experience level. Our client for this role is a small company with very unique exper…

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Your roadmap to get this job

Most people finish in 10–18 weeks from zero.

1
Foundation
4–6 wks
CompTIA Security+
Networking basics
Practice lab
2
Build Skills
4–8 wks
Hands-on labs
Build projects
Document learning
3
Get Hired
2–4 wks
Resume polish
Apply strategically
Interview prep

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