TS/SCI Penetration Tester

Insight Global
San Antonio, Texas 78208 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 12, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Federal Government
  • Summary

    Insight Global is looking for a penetration tester that will be leading application, web, and database penetration testing efforts. They will partner with infrastructure-focused pen testers on 2-person mission teams and assess mission-critical databases/backend systems. They will also identify complex application-layer exploits and zero-day opportunities, developing and presenting exploit PoCs to demonstrate risk. This person will conduct onsite missions across Air Force supported customers, supporting a high operational tempo. This position supports security, compliance, and cyber test & evaluation objectives for the 346th Cyber Test & Evaluation Squadron.

    Compensation:

    $85/hr to $90/hr

    Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

    Benefit packages for this role include: Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k.

    We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy:

    Required Skills & Experience
    - 10-12 years of penetration testing experience
    - Strong application and web penetration testing background
    - Specific database penetration testing expertise (MS SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL (Maria DB), Mongo DB, Sybase, IBM DB2, SQLite, FireBird, and Informix)
    - Ability to identify and exploit application and database level vulnerabilities
    - Strong scripting skills (Python, PowerShell)
    - Familiarity with Burp Suite and modern web testing tools
    - IAT Level III (CASP, CISSP+, CISA, etc.)

    Nice to Have Skills & Experience
    - Database specialist background
    - GREM certification or equivalent exploit development experience
    - GPEN, GXPN strongly preferred
    - C/C++ development experience
    - Experience in red team or advanced adversary emulation
    - Prior DoD or Air Force cyber assessment experience
    - UNIX/Linux lab testing experience
    - Purple team exposure

    Compensation:

    $85/hr to $90/hr

    Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

    Benefit packages for this role include: Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k.

    Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

  • Job Description

    Insight Global is looking for a penetration tester that will be leading application, web, and database penetration testing efforts. They will partner with infrastructure-focused pen testers on 2-person mission teams and assess mission-critical databases/backend systems. They will also identify complex application-layer exploits and zero-day opportunities, developing and presenting exploit PoCs to demonstrate risk. This person will conduct onsite missions across Air Force supported customers, supporting a high operational tempo. This position supports security, compliance, and cyber test & evaluation objectives for the 346th Cyber Test & Evaluation Squadron.

    Compensation:

    $85/hr to $90/hr

    Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

    Benefit packages for this role include: Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k.

    We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy:

    Required Skills & Experience
    - 10-12 years of penetration testing experience
    - Strong application and web penetration testing background
    - Specific database penetration testing expertise (MS SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL (Maria DB), Mongo DB, Sybase, IBM DB2, SQLite, FireBird, and Informix)
    - Ability to identify and exploit application and database level vulnerabilities
    - Strong scripting skills (Python, PowerShell)
    - Familiarity with Burp Suite and modern web testing tools
    - IAT Level III (CASP, CISSP+, CISA, etc.)

    Nice to Have Skills & Experience
    - Database specialist background
    - GREM certification or equivalent exploit development experience
    - GPEN, GXPN strongly preferred
    - C/C++ development experience
    - Experience in red team or advanced adversary emulation
    - Prior DoD or Air Force cyber assessment experience
    - UNIX/Linux lab testing experience
    - Purple team exposure

    Compensation:

    $85/hr to $90/hr

    Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

    Benefit packages for this role include: Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k.

    Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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