Security Architect - Penetration Tester (REMOTE Position)

September 16, 2026

Job Description

Title: Security Architect - Penetration Tester (REMOTE Position)
Location: Columbia SC 29201
Duration: 12+ months

Pay rate on $115 to $123 an hour

Required Education/Certifications: Any one or combination of:
EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
GIAC certified forensic analyst certification (GCFA)
GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
CISCO Securing Cisco Networks with Threat Detection and Analysis (SCYBER)

Required Skills (rank in order of Importance):
1. 10+ years of experience of I.T. working with Windows, Linux, Mainframe technologies and Web-based applications

2. 5+ years of experience with Firewalls, Load-Balancing, LAN and WAN infrastructure

3. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, to interact effectively with internal and external vendors, project team members, management and agency departments, to build relationships and use facilitation skills with both technical and non-technical personnel

4. Ability to write, edit, and prepare graphic presentations of technical information for both technical and business personnel

5. Experience in organizing information in a way that is appropriate for technical explanations without losing sight of the needs and aptitude of the audience

6. Ability to collaborate and coordinate with multiple teams and vendors

7. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

8. Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in order to meet deadlines

9. Must be intermediate to advanced skills in additional Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and working with templates and style guidelines for branding consistency

10. Keen attention to detail while maintaining the ability to see the big picture

11. Ability to absorb and retain complex processes

12. Strong English language skills

13. Demonstrable understanding of the rules of English grammar and usage

14. Ability to accept changes and constructive criticism in a fast turn-around environment

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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