- Location
- Global · Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Department
- MISSION COMMAND
- Source
- Greenhouse
Description
Hacker
Position Overview
Knight Division Tactical is seeking a disciplined and technically capable Hacker to support offensive and defensive cybersecurity operations. This role focuses on penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, network exploitation, and security research to protect KDT's systems and support mission-critical cyber operations.
The Hacker works closely with operations, intelligence, and technical teams to identify vulnerabilities, simulate adversary tactics, and strengthen KDT's overall security posture.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct penetration testing and red team assessments
- Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in networks, systems, and applications
- Perform security research and threat analysis
- Develop and maintain offensive security tools and techniques
- Document findings and provide remediation recommendations
- Support incident response and threat hunting operations
Required Qualifications
- Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and security concepts
- Experience with penetration testing tools (Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, etc.)
- Knowledge of web application security (OWASP Top 10)
- Ability to work under pressure in high-stakes environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Skills
CybersecurityPenetration Testing