Red Team Penetration Tester III (TS/SCI Required)

Job overview

The Red Team Penetration Tester III (TS/SCI Required) role is onsite in Virginia Beach, VA. Compensation is $160,000–$185,000 per year. DirectViz Solutions provides IT services for mission-critical government clients. The tester plans and executes advanced penetration tests that simulate real-world cyber threats, identify weaknesses, and assess enterprise defenses. Findings and recommendations shared with Blue Teams and SOC personnel help strengthen security tools, processes, and defensive technologies.

What you'll do

• Plan, execute, and document red team engagements and penetration tests
• emulate advanced persistent threat behaviors
• use penetration testing tools
• perform exploit development and scripting
• identify gaps in security tools and processes
• work across Linux, Windows, and macOS
• use Active Directory to simulate lateral movement and privilege escalation
• collaborate with Blue Teams and SOC personnel on findings and remediation recommendations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

red team penetration tester iii

cybersecurity

penetration testing

red team

ts/sci required

virginia beach va

directviz solutions

full-time

$160k–$185k

metasploit

nmap

kali linux

cobalt strike

active directory

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical benefits, 401(k) match, paid time off accrual, professional development reimbursement, corporate-funded technology certifications, and employee recognition programs.

Why this role

Active TS/SCI clearance required; bachelor’s degree in a listed technical field or associate degree plus 10 years of relevant experience; seven years of penetration testing or offensive cyber operations experience; CSSP Auditor and an accepted Offensive Security certification required.

About the employer

DirectViz Solutions, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Computer Related Services. Sector: 54.