Cloud Penetration Tester

role will support the improvement of cybersecurity analytics by conducting cloud adversarial emulation testing on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Enterprise Cloud (VAEC) systems. •The ideal candidate will have a strong background in penetration testing, particularly in cloud environments, and experience with purple-teaming activities. •Conduct cloud adversarial emulation testing and assessments on VAEC resources. •Perform purple-team activities to identify and exploit vulnerabilities, ensuring they are remediated in a correct and timely manner. •Provide a weekly report detailing the number of planned tests, tests completed, and the outcomes of each test. •Support 3rd party purple team Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) assessments on VAEC resources. •Collaborate with cybersecurity engineers, analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication of findings. •Stay current with the latest cloud security trends, tools, and best practices to ensure the effectiveness of penetration testing activities. •Document and report vulnerabilities and provide recommendations for remediation to enhance the security posture of VAEC systems.