Security Architect

Dragonfli Group is a cybersecurity and IT consulting firm providing services to federal agencies and Fortune 100 enterprises. Headquartered in Washington, DC, Dragonfli supports clients in securing mission-critical systems across on-site, hybrid, and fully remote environments.

Dragonfli Group is seeking a Mid-Level Penetration Tester to join a consolidated enterprise Penetration Testing program supporting a large federal agency. In this fully remote role, you will plan and execute authorized penetration tests across network, endpoint, wireless, database, application, and infrastructure environments, following structured Planning, Discovery, Testing, and Reporting phases. You will develop Rules of Engagement, Execution Plans, and decision-ready reporting, coordinate directly with system owners and SOC personnel to confirm scope and safety thresholds, and validate exploitable conditions arising from misconfigurations, outdated software, and weak access controls. You will also support validation of CISA WAS and FAST findings, KEV exposure items, and coordinate retesting to confirm closure, using approved AI-enabled tools to improve reconnaissance and ATT&CK/ATLAS mapping while maintaining human oversight. This role calls for approximately 5 to 8 years of relevant experience leading or independently executing penetration testing engagements.

This is a multi-year contract position involving a large US federal agency. Candidates with previous federal contracting experience are preferred. U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required. If hired, all work related to this role must be performed within the continental U.S.

This is a fully remote position.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and execute authorized penetration tests across network, endpoint, wireless, database, application, and infrastructure environments using structured Planning, Discovery, Testing, and Reporting phases.
Develop and tailor Rules of Engagement, Execution Plans, daily status updates, and final reporting inputs for assigned assessments.
Coordinate with system owners, SOC personnel, and other stakeholders to confirm scope, test windows, prerequisites, safety thresholds, and stop/pause procedures.
Validate vulnerabilities arising from misconfigurations, outdated software, weak access controls, incomplete control implementation, and exploitable attack paths.
Support validation of CISA WAS, CISA FAST, KEV exposure, and external-facing asset findings, and coordinate retesting to confirm closure.
Use approved automated and AI-enabled tools to improve reconnaissance, testing efficiency, ATT&CK/ATLAS mapping, evidence development, and reporting while maintaining human oversight.

Requirements

Must-Have

U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency (required for this federal engagement)
Approximately 5 to 8 years of experience conducting or leading penetration testing engagements
Demonstrated ability to plan and execute assessments across network, endpoint, wireless, database, application, and infrastructure environments
Experience developing Rules of Engagement, Execution Plans, and formal, decision-ready reporting for stakeholders
Experience coordinating directly with system owners and SOC personnel on scope, safety thresholds, and stop/pause procedures
Ability to work fully remote with reliable, secure connectivity

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

Previous federal contracting experience
Experience with CISA WAS, CISA FAST, and KEV validation and retest workflows
Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and ATLAS mapping
Advanced certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, or GXPN
Experience integrating AI-enabled tools into testing workflows while maintaining human oversight of results

Skill(s)

Technical Skills

End-to-end penetration testing across network, endpoint, wireless, database, application, and infrastructure environments
Rules of Engagement and Execution Plan development
Vulnerability validation and exploit chain analysis
CISA WAS/FAST and KEV validation and retesting
MITRE ATT&CK/ATLAS mapping and AI-enabled testing tools

Soft Skills

Stakeholder coordination with system owners and SOC teams
Clear, decision-ready written and verbal reporting
Sound judgment around safety thresholds and stop/pause procedures
Ability to lead an assessment independently with minimal oversight
Mentorship of junior testing staff

Benefits

Dragonfli Group offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Medical, Multiple POS health plan options including an HSA-compatible plan
Dental, PPO coverage for preventive, basic, and major services
Vision, Annual exam, frames, lenses, and contact lens allowance
401(k), Employer match up to 5% of eligible compensation
Long-Term Disability, 100% employer-paid coverage at 50% of pre-disability earnings
Life Insurance and AD&D, 100% employer-paid coverage valued at $10,000 each
PTO, 15 to 25 days annually based on tenure
Paid Federal Holidays, All 11 federal holidays observed

Originally posted on Himalayas

Job Description

Description

This is a fully remote position.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and execute authorized penetration tests across network, endpoint, wireless, database, application, and infrastructure environments using structured Planning, Discovery, Testing, and Reporting phases.
Develop and tailor Rules of Engagement, Execution Plans, daily status updates, and final reporting inputs for assigned assessments.
Coordinate with system owners, SOC personnel, and other stakeholders to confirm scope, test windows, prerequisites, safety thresholds, and stop/pause procedures.
Validate vulnerabilities arising from misconfigurations, outdated software, weak access controls, incomplete control implementation, and exploitable attack paths.
Support validation of CISA WAS, CISA FAST, KEV exposure, and external-facing asset findings, and coordinate retesting to confirm closure.
Use approved automated and AI-enabled tools to improve reconnaissance, testing efficiency, ATT&CK/ATLAS mapping, evidence development, and reporting while maintaining human oversight.

Requirements

Must-Have

U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency (required for this federal engagement)
Approximately 5 to 8 years of experience conducting or leading penetration testing engagements
Demonstrated ability to plan and execute assessments across network, endpoint, wireless, database, application, and infrastructure environments
Experience developing Rules of Engagement, Execution Plans, and formal, decision-ready reporting for stakeholders
Experience coordinating directly with system owners and SOC personnel on scope, safety thresholds, and stop/pause procedures
Ability to work fully remote with reliable, secure connectivity

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

Previous federal contracting experience
Experience with CISA WAS, CISA FAST, and KEV validation and retest workflows
Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and ATLAS mapping
Advanced certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, or GXPN
Experience integrating AI-enabled tools into testing workflows while maintaining human oversight of results

Skill(s)

Technical Skills

End-to-end penetration testing across network, endpoint, wireless, database, application, and infrastructure environments
Rules of Engagement and Execution Plan development
Vulnerability validation and exploit chain analysis
CISA WAS/FAST and KEV validation and retesting
MITRE ATT&CK/ATLAS mapping and AI-enabled testing tools

Soft Skills

Stakeholder coordination with system owners and SOC teams
Clear, decision-ready written and verbal reporting
Sound judgment around safety thresholds and stop/pause procedures
Ability to lead an assessment independently with minimal oversight
Mentorship of junior testing staff

Benefits

Dragonfli Group offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Medical, Multiple POS health plan options including an HSA-compatible plan
Dental, PPO coverage for preventive, basic, and major services
Vision, Annual exam, frames, lenses, and contact lens allowance
401(k), Employer match up to 5% of eligible compensation
Long-Term Disability, 100% employer-paid coverage at 50% of pre-disability earnings
Life Insurance and AD&D, 100% employer-paid coverage valued at $10,000 each
PTO, 15 to 25 days annually based on tenure
Paid Federal Holidays, All 11 federal holidays observed

Originally posted on Himalayas

Job Description

Description

This is a fully remote position.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and execute authorized penetration tests across network, endpoint, wireless, database, application, and infrastructure environments using structured Planning, Discovery, Testing, and Reporting phases.
Develop and tailor Rules of Engagement, Execution Plans, daily status updates, and final reporting inputs for assigned assessments.
Coordinate with system owners, SOC personnel, and other stakeholders to confirm scope, test windows, prerequisites, safety thresholds, and stop/pause procedures.
Validate vulnerabilities arising from misconfigurations, outdated software, weak access controls, incomplete control implementation, and exploitable attack paths.
Support validation of CISA WAS, CISA FAST, KEV exposure, and external-facing asset findings, and coordinate retesting to confirm closure.
Use approved automated and AI-enabled tools to improve reconnaissance, testing efficiency, ATT&CK/ATLAS mapping, evidence development, and reporting while maintaining human oversight.

Requirements

Must-Have

U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency (required for this federal engagement)
Approximately 5 to 8 years of experience conducting or leading penetration testing engagements
Demonstrated ability to plan and execute assessments across network, endpoint, wireless, database, application, and infrastructure environments
Experience developing Rules of Engagement, Execution Plans, and formal, decision-ready reporting for stakeholders
Experience coordinating directly with system owners and SOC personnel on scope, safety thresholds, and stop/pause procedures
Ability to work fully remote with reliable, secure connectivity

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

Previous federal contracting experience
Experience with CISA WAS, CISA FAST, and KEV validation and retest workflows
Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and ATLAS mapping
Advanced certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, or GXPN
Experience integrating AI-enabled tools into testing workflows while maintaining human oversight of results

Skill(s)

Technical Skills

End-to-end penetration testing across network, endpoint, wireless, database, application, and infrastructure environments
Rules of Engagement and Execution Plan development
Vulnerability validation and exploit chain analysis
CISA WAS/FAST and KEV validation and retesting
MITRE ATT&CK/ATLAS mapping and AI-enabled testing tools

Soft Skills

Stakeholder coordination with system owners and SOC teams
Clear, decision-ready written and verbal reporting
Sound judgment around safety thresholds and stop/pause procedures
Ability to lead an assessment independently with minimal oversight
Mentorship of junior testing staff

Benefits

Dragonfli Group offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Medical, Multiple POS health plan options including an HSA-compatible plan
Dental, PPO coverage for preventive, basic, and major services
Vision, Annual exam, frames, lenses, and contact lens allowance
401(k), Employer match up to 5% of eligible compensation
Long-Term Disability, 100% employer-paid coverage at 50% of pre-disability earnings
Life Insurance and AD&D, 100% employer-paid coverage valued at $10,000 each
PTO, 15 to 25 days annually based on tenure
Paid Federal Holidays, All 11 federal holidays observed

Originally posted on Himalayas

Job Description

Description

This is a fully remote position.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and execute authorized penetration tests across network, endpoint, wireless, database, application, and infrastructure environments using structured Planning, Discovery, Testing, and Reporting phases.
Develop and tailor Rules of Engagement, Execution Plans, daily status updates, and final reporting inputs for assigned assessments.
Coordinate with system owners, SOC personnel, and other stakeholders to confirm scope, test windows, prerequisites, safety thresholds, and stop/pause procedures.
Validate vulnerabilities arising from misconfigurations, outdated software, weak access controls, incomplete control implementation, and exploitable attack paths.
Support validation of CISA WAS, CISA FAST, KEV exposure, and external-facing asset findings, and coordinate retesting to confirm closure.
Use approved automated and AI-enabled tools to improve reconnaissance, testing efficiency, ATT&CK/ATLAS mapping, evidence development, and reporting while maintaining human oversight.

Requirements

Must-Have

U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency (required for this federal engagement)
Approximately 5 to 8 years of experience conducting or leading penetration testing engagements
Demonstrated ability to plan and execute assessments across network, endpoint, wireless, database, application, and infrastructure environments
Experience developing Rules of Engagement, Execution Plans, and formal, decision-ready reporting for stakeholders
Experience coordinating directly with system owners and SOC personnel on scope, safety thresholds, and stop/pause procedures
Ability to work fully remote with reliable, secure connectivity

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

Previous federal contracting experience
Experience with CISA WAS, CISA FAST, and KEV validation and retest workflows
Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and ATLAS mapping
Advanced certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, or GXPN
Experience integrating AI-enabled tools into testing workflows while maintaining human oversight of results

Skill(s)

Technical Skills

End-to-end penetration testing across network, endpoint, wireless, database, application, and infrastructure environments
Rules of Engagement and Execution Plan development
Vulnerability validation and exploit chain analysis
CISA WAS/FAST and KEV validation and retesting
MITRE ATT&CK/ATLAS mapping and AI-enabled testing tools

Soft Skills

Stakeholder coordination with system owners and SOC teams
Clear, decision-ready written and verbal reporting
Sound judgment around safety thresholds and stop/pause procedures
Ability to lead an assessment independently with minimal oversight
Mentorship of junior testing staff

Benefits

Dragonfli Group offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Medical, Multiple POS health plan options including an HSA-compatible plan
Dental, PPO coverage for preventive, basic, and major services
Vision, Annual exam, frames, lenses, and contact lens allowance
401(k), Employer match up to 5% of eligible compensation
Long-Term Disability, 100% employer-paid coverage at 50% of pre-disability earnings
Life Insurance and AD&D, 100% employer-paid coverage valued at $10,000 each
PTO, 15 to 25 days annually based on tenure
Paid Federal Holidays, All 11 federal holidays observed

Originally posted on Himalayas