Penetration Test Support Engineer

Summary

Join A-LIGN as a Penetration Test Support Engineer and play a vital role in the penetration testing team's operations. You will be responsible for pre-engagement activities ensuring timely project completion. Daily interaction with project management and penetration testers involves identifying scope gaps, verifying connectivity and authentication, and deploying A-LIGN's internal connection methods. This role focuses on support and troubleshooting for successful engagements and continuous client support. The position reports to the Penetration Testing Senior Management Team and is full-time.

Requirements

• Knowledge of cloud systems and infrastructure (AWS Preferred)
• Knowledge of remote connection technologies
• Network+ or equivalent experience is required
• 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

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in management information systems, information security, computer science, or relevant discipline is preferred but not required
• Familiarity with scripting languages and automations is preferred
• AWS certifications are highly preferred but not required
• CCSK is highly preferred

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