Penetration Testing Team
US$130,000 – US$160,000 / yr base salary
Posted 5 May 2026
Advertised as “Penetration Testing Team Lead ”
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- Expected experience
- 12+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Remote
| Base salary | US$130,000 – US$160,000 / yr |
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CertificationsOSCP, OSCE, GXPN, CEH
Study levelBachelor's
SkyePoint Decisions is a leading Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering, Critical Infrastructure and Operations, and Applications Development and Maintenance IT service provider headquartered in Dulles, Virginia with operations across the U.S. We provide innovative enterprise-wide solutions as well as targeted services addressing the complex challenges faced by our federal government clients. Our focus is on enabling our clients to deliver their mission most efficiently and effectively – anytime, anywhere, securely. We combine technical expertise, mission awareness, and an empowered workforce to produce meaningful results.
This is a contingent position based upon contract win.
SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Penetration Testing Team Lead to join our team supporting the Department of Education’s (DoED) Federal Student Aid (FSA) Cybersecurity and Privacy Support Services (CPSS) in Washington, DC.
This is a remote position.
Responsibilities:
- Plans, coordinates and leads red team and penetration testing engagements across FSA systems.
- Oversees test planning, execution, and reporting.
- Maintain tools (patches and upgrades), their environment and inventory used in pen testing/Red Team exercises.
- Ensures alignment with NIST SP 800-115, MITRE ATT&CK, and DHS RVA standards.
- Mentors junior testers and evaluates new testing tools.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of experience in offensive security.
- At least an active Secret level clearance.
- At least one of these certifications: OSCP, OSCE, GXPN, CEH.
- Experience with network, application, AWS cloud, and API testing in complex environments.
- Must be a U.S Citizen.
Compensation:
Salary Range: $130,000-$160,000
The SkyePoint Decisions salary range for this position is a general guideline only. It represents an estimated range for this position and is just one piece of our total compensation package.
Salary at SkyePoint is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work schedule, the candidate’s combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, market data and business considerations.
In addition to a competitive salary, SkyePoint offers benefits including a certification incentive program, PTO, floating federal holiday options, several insurance options including HMO and High Deductible plans with Health Savings Accounts [HSAs], Flex Spending Accounts [FSAs], Full Dental Plans, Vision, ST/LT Disability, Life Insurance, and 401k matched.