CONTINGENT UPON AWARD
MUST BE WILLING TO BE ON SITE AND RELOCATE/TRAVEL TO THE FOLLOWING REGIONS: Columbia, MD; Camp Legune, NC; Camp Penelton, CA; Okinawa, Japan
Overview:
Calano & Associates is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Penetration Tester to join our team. The Penetration Tester will be responsible for training the USMC on the utilization of major Defensive Cyber Operations tools. Designing, developing, and delivering training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of The United States Marine Corps (USMC). The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cybersecurity tools, application of pen tester tools, software development principles, and industry best practices.
Responsibilities:
Operate and train USMC on Cybersecurity tools (Burp Suite Pro, Crowdstrike, FireEye Endpoint Security (HX), Kali Linux, Palo NGFW, Splunk, Security Onion, and Zeek, VMware vCenter Server Standard and more.
Proven track record of training users on a new information system. Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts in a clear and understandable manner. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish credibility with diverse audiences.
Certifications in CISSP, CISM, Network+, Security+, desired.
Training Delivery:
Conduct engaging and interactive training sessions for USMC Cybersecurity professionals, both in-person (Columbia, MD; Camp Lejeune, NC; Camp Pendleton, CA; Okinawa, Japan) and virtually, to impart knowledge and foster skill development.
Adapt training delivery methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and skill levels within the audience.
Mentorship and Coaching:
Provide one-on-one mentorship and coaching to USMC Cybersecurity professionals, to support their professional growth and development on the NexGen information system.
Offer guidance and support in resolving technical challenges and overcoming obstacles encountered during the training and demonstration of the NexGen information system.
Evaluation and Feedback:
Assess the effectiveness of training programs through participant feedback.
Continuously iterate and improve training materials and delivery methods based on feedback and evaluation results.
Collaboration:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including USMC leadership, and subject matter experts, to identify training needs and develop tailored programs.
Qualifications:
Active Security Clearance (Secret, TS) & US Passport
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred). Extensive experience in Cybersecurity, tools such as: 7-Zip, Amazon Correto, Burp Suite Pro, Crowdstrike, Encase Forensics, FireEye HX, Flying Squirrel, Mandiant FLARE, FreeIPA, Splunk, Ghidra, IDA Free, Kali Linux, and more.
