JobsGovernment and Public Sector - Cybersecurity Penetration Tester - Senior Consultant
Government and Public Sector - Cybersecurity Penetration Tester - Senior Consultant
EYGovernment and Public Sector - Cybersecurity Penetration Tester - Senior Consultant
EYLocation
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 2025Job 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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