Job description
About The Role
The Penetration Test Support Engineer is vital to the operations of the penetration testing team. This role is responsible for pre-engagement activities that ensure the penetration testing team can complete projects on time. The Penetration Test Support Engineer will interface daily with the project management group and penetration testers by assisting with identifying gaps in a client’s scope, verifying proper connectivity and authentication, and deploying A-LIGN offered internal connection methods. This role will be heavily focused on the support and troubleshooting aspects to ensure engagements are successful and client support is available at all times.
Reports To: Penetration Testing Senior Management Team
Pay Classification: Full-Time
Responsibilities
- Manage SPIKE device deployment for all penetration testing projects and provide implementation support and troubleshooting
- Administer tools utilized by the penetration testing team for engagements
- Interface with clients on deployment of both vSPIKE and SPIKE devices, including any troubleshooting
- Manage infrastructure of the penetration testing team
- Manage device deployment and updates as needed for the team
- Be responsible for ensuring access and coordinating with responsible parties to allow access to penetration testing tools such as Nessus, Burp Suite, and other paid commercial tools
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in management information systems, information security, computer science, or relevant discipline is preferred but not required.
EXPERIENCE
- Knowledge of cloud systems and infrastructure (AWS Preferred)
- Knowledge of remote connection technologies
- Familiarity with scripting languages and automations is preferred
CERTIFICATIONS
- AWS certifications are highly preferred but not required
- CCSK is highly preferred
- Network+ or equivalent experience is required
SKILLS
- Ability to meet deadlines with a high degree of motivation
- Ability to work individually as well as collaboratively with diverse team members
- Strong relationship building skills and partnering with others internally and externally
- Strong ability to lead a project, plan, prioritize, communicate, and influence others
- Ability to embrace change and work in a fast-paced, iterative environment
- Ability to adopt and evangelize best practices suited to program/project
- Customer driven with ability to work within a global team environment
- Strong organization and presentation skills
- Collaborative and supportive mindset to establish and maintain a productive working relationship with key stakeholders at all organizational levels
Benefits
- 24 days Annual PTO
- Additional Health Insurance, Vision, Dental
- Multisport card
- Paid Office Closure December 24 - January 1
- Paid Holidays Schedule
- Annual Bonus Program
- Technology Allowance
- Certification Reimbursement
- Flu Shot Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
About A-LIGN
A-LIGN is the leading provider of high-quality, efficient cybersecurity compliance programs. Combining experienced auditors and audit management technology, A-LIGN provides the widest breadth and depth of services including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and PCI. A-LIGN is the number one issuer of SOC 2 and HITRUST and a top three FedRAMP assessor. To learn more, visit a-lign.com.
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