Senior Systems Security Specialist (Penetration Testing & Offensive Security)
ASCENDING, Inc. • Baltimore, Maryland, United States • Posted May 13, 2026
About the Role
Senior Systems Security Specialist (Penetration Testing & Offensive Security)
Multi-year Contract
Onsite/Hybrid Baltimore, Maryland
We are seeking a Senior Systems Security Specialist to lead and execute offensive security initiatives, including advanced penetration testing and red team engagements across networks, applications, APIs, and cloud environments. This specialist will play a key role in identifying vulnerabilities, simulating real-world attack scenarios, and strengthening enterprise security posture. This is a hands-on technical role requiring deep experience in both testing and remediation, as well as the ability to communicate risk and guidance to both technical and executive audiences.
Responsibilities:
Multi-year Contract
Onsite/Hybrid Baltimore, Maryland
We are seeking a Senior Systems Security Specialist to lead and execute offensive security initiatives, including advanced penetration testing and red team engagements across networks, applications, APIs, and cloud environments. This specialist will play a key role in identifying vulnerabilities, simulating real-world attack scenarios, and strengthening enterprise security posture. This is a hands-on technical role requiring deep experience in both testing and remediation, as well as the ability to communicate risk and guidance to both technical and executive audiences.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct internal and external penetration testing of networks, web applications, APIs, and cloud environments to uncover security vulnerabili...