Penetration Testers
Tasks Include:
- Assess the physical security of servers, systems, or network devices to identify vulnerability to temperature, vandalism, or natural disasters.
- Collect stakeholder data to evaluate risk and to develop mitigation strategies.
- Conduct network and security system audits, using established criteria.
- Configure information systems to incorporate principles of least functionality and least access.
- Design security solutions to address known device vulnerabilities.
- Develop and execute tests that simulate the techniques of known cyber threat actors.
- Develop infiltration tests that exploit device vulnerabilities.
- Develop presentations on threat intelligence.
- Develop security penetration testing processes, such as wireless, data networks, and telecommunication security tests.
- Discuss security solutions with information technology teams or management.
- Document penetration test findings.
- Evaluate vulnerability assessments of local computing environments, networks, infrastructures, or enclave boundaries.
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Projections Quick View:
Virginia: No Data
National: +10.0%
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Job Zone:
Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Income Range:
Highest ($50,000 and up)
Median Earnings:
National
$98,740.00
State
$120,330.00
Regional
Penetration Testers
Description
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Penetration Testers
Tasks
Tasks Include:
- Assess the physical security of servers, systems, or network devices to identify vulnerability to temperature, vandalism, or natural disasters.
- Collect stakeholder data to evaluate risk and to develop mitigation strategies.
- Conduct network and security system audits, using established criteria.
- Configure information systems to incorporate principles of least functionality and least access.
- Design security solutions to address known device vulnerabilities.
- Develop and execute tests that simulate the techniques of known cyber threat actors.
- Develop infiltration tests that exploit device vulnerabilities.
- Develop presentations on threat intelligence.
- Develop security penetration testing processes, such as wireless, data networks, and telecommunication security tests.
- Discuss security solutions with information technology teams or management.
- Document penetration test findings.
- Evaluate vulnerability assessments of local computing environments, networks, infrastructures, or enclave boundaries.
- Gather cyber intelligence to identify vulnerabilities.
- Identify new threat tactics, techniques, or procedures used by cyber threat actors.
- Identify security system weaknesses, using penetration tests.
- Investigate security incidents, using computer forensics, network forensics, root cause analysis, or malware analysis.
- Keep up with new penetration testing tools and methods.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of hacking trends.
- Prepare and submit reports describing the results of security fixes.
- Test the security of systems by attempting to gain access to networks, Web-based applications, or computers.
- Update corporate policies to improve cyber security.
- Write audit reports to communicate technical and procedural findings and recommend solutions.
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Penetration Testers
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
- Overall Experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
- Job Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
- Examples
- Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, conservation scientists, art directors, and cost estimators.
- Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
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Penetration Testers
Earnings Benefits*
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
---|---|---|---|
United States | $46,540.00 | $98,740.00 | $132,030.00 |
Virginia | $61,940.00 | $120,330.00 | $139,750.00 |
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
Alexandria/Arlington | $102,007.61 | $144,176.40 | $161,374.97 |
Bay Consortium | $95,138.35 | $133,678.85 | $144,140.05 |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $63,927.13 | $105,707.55 | $123,521.92 |
Central VA/Region2000 | $37,695.21 | $76,786.08 | $103,566.30 |
Crater Area | $78,218.08 | $108,515.48 | $123,931.06 |
Greater Peninsula | $71,933.47 | $102,101.07 | $115,547.77 |
Hampton Roads | $76,498.44 | $105,405.37 | $118,360.89 |
New River/Mt. Rogers | $44,711.92 | $97,585.95 | $118,059.74 |
Northern Virginia | $88,931.63 | $136,788.97 | $154,273.11 |
Piedmont Workforce | $65,875.24 | $110,953.73 | $127,328.82 |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | $50,669.43 | $79,118.41 | $103,572.53 |
Southwestern Virginia | $36,110.56 | $52,975.79 | $84,671.96 |
West Piedmont | $29,560.11 | $42,511.48 | $101,876.76 |
Western Virginia | $50,113.86 | $81,451.77 | $102,903.78 |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
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Penetration Testers
Employment Projections
Current | Projected | % Change | |
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United States | 408,200 | 449,200 | +10.0% |
Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Region | Current* | Projected | % Change |
Alexandria/Arlington | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Bay Consortium | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Central VA/Region2000 | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Hampton Roads | No Data | No Data | No Data |
New River/Mt. Rogers | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Northern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Piedmont Workforce | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Western Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
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Penetration Testers
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Military Training
The following military job classifications are available for this occupation:
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- Aircraft, General
- Aviation Maintenance and Allied
- Aviation Maintenance Records and Reports
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