Digital Operations and Cybersecurity Penetration Tester

WHO WE ARE

Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices — located in the fastest growing cities in the US — are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities. 

As a Senior Consultant for the Cybersecurity Penetration team, you will be responsible for having an in-depth knowledge of ethical hacking techniques and countermeasures to provide a variety of cybersecurity services to our financial, healthcare, and government clients. Our goal is to protect clients by identifying weaknesses before adversaries can exploit them.

Responsibilities

• Conducting internal and external penetration tests of information systems using commercial and open-source exploitation tools
• Conducting internal configuration and vulnerability assessments of information systems using commercial and open-source assessment tools
• Conducting wireless security assessments
• Conducting web and mobile application penetration tests
• Documenting and analyzing firewall configurations and rule-sets
• Speaking at client and industry events
• Engaging in security research to remain current on vulnerabilities and testing tools
• Creating detailed, professional documentation / reports that clearly communicate vulnerabilities, mitigation strategies, and remediation steps

Requirements

• Experience with commercial and open-source vulnerability / penetration testing tools
• Experience administrating / In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, networking, and TCP/IP
• Experience with Group Policy Management & Local Security Policies
• Experience developing custom exploit code and scripts
• Familiarity with IP network architecture technology and protocols, Windows and Linux operating systems, routing, web technologies and protocols, firewall configuration and rule maintenance, common programming and scripting languages, SQL databases and queries, and OWASP
• 5+ years of client facing penetration testing experience
• One or more current security certifications (e.g., CISSP, OSCP, GSEC, GPEN, GCFW, GWAPT, GAWN)
• The ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and be committed to providing exemplary customer service
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills
• Comfortable working in a team environment and having your work be subject to a peer review process
• The ability to work after hours as requested by client engagements
• Patience, flexibility, and a sense of humor is a must! 

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WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US

We believe that when our employees are able to thrive in all facets of life, their work and impact are that much greater.
That's right – all aspects of life, not just your life as an employee, because we understand that there's life beyond your job. Here are some of the ways our work works for your life, your growth, and your well-being: 
•    generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
•    flexible work schedules
•    16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid  and caregiver leave (once eligible) 
•    first-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
•    one-on-one professional coaching
•    Leadership and career development programs
•    access to Beyond:  a one-of-a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally

NOTICE TO 3RD PARTY RECRUITERS
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ADA REQUIREMENTS
The physical and cognitive/mental requirements and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
•    Regularly required to remain in a stationary position; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and to talk or hear, both in person and by telephone
•    Required to have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Cognitive/Mental Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
•    Use written and oral communication skills. 
•    Read and interpret data, information, and documents. 
•    Observe and interpret situations. 
•    Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions; and
•    Interact with internal and external customers and others in the course of work.