Job Description

Required Skills:

• Experience in penetration testing (black box & authenticated).
• Ability to test database endpoints & user roles.
• Must conduct testing and reporting within required timelines.
• Must perform testing only from within the continental US.

Preferred Skills:

• Prior similar government/utility sector penetration testing experience.
• Familiarity with database security & REST endpoint testing.
• Strong reporting skills with detailed risk ranking and remediation guidance.
• Certifications like OSCP, CEH, CISSP (not mandated but typically preferred in such RFPs).

Specific Skills:

• Endpoint penetration testing.
• Database penetration testing (black box & authenticated user role testing).
• Vulnerability identification & exploitation.
• Risk-ranked reporting with reproducible steps/screenshots.
• Retesting after remediation.
• Logging, packet tracing, and secure data handling.
• Project management consistent with PMI PMBOK.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or related field (preferred).

Certifications: OSCP, CEH, GPEN, or CompTIA PenTest+ (preferred).

Zirlen Technologies Inc. is a Houston-based IT consulting and staffing firm with a strong delivery presence in Chennai, India. For over 18 years, we’ve partnered with U.S. state and local government agencies, as well as enterprise clients, to provide reliable technology solutions and skilled consulting talent. Our core expertise spans cloud services, cybersecurity, application modernization, SharePoint/M365 migrations, and enterprise staffing solutions. We combine deep domain knowledge with a hands-on delivery model, ensuring high-quality outcomes and long-term client trust. Zirlen operates with a clear focus on precision, accountability, and value creation. Whether it’s executing complex modernization programs or deploying specialized talent, our teams are built to perform with speed and integrity. If you’re passionate about meaningful work, solving real problems, and being part of a team that values excellence, Zirlen offers the platform to grow and make an impact.

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