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Government and Public Sector - Cybersecurity Penetration Tester - Senior Consultant

EY

Location

McLean, VA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/6/2026

Compensation

$104,800 - $218,500 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Approval 97.9%·Filings 747·New hires 303·
💎 Strong Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

The Cybersecurity Penetration Tester - Senior Consultant role at EY focuses on identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities for government clients. The team is dedicated to delivering high-quality consulting services that enhance operational security and protect critical infrastructure. As part of a collaborative environment, professionals will engage in advanced penetration testing and red team activities. This position offers opportunities for career-long training and development in a dynamic and supportive setting.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
  • Minimum of 8 years of related work experience.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a secret level clearance.
  • Demonstrated hands-on execution of penetration testing across various environments.
  • At least one intermediate or advanced offensive security certification.

Responsibilities

  • Execute advanced penetration testing and red team activities.
  • Identify, validate, and exploit complex attack paths to demonstrate business and mission risk.
  • Perform manual validation of vulnerabilities identified through automated scanning.
  • Correlate findings across multiple attack vectors to identify systemic security weaknesses.
  • Articulate technical risks and potential impacts in clear language for both technical and executive audiences.

Benefits

  • Ernst & Young (EY) offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of its employees across various dimensions.

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