Intermediate Penetration Tester

Cyber Defense Technologies

$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 3 years of penetration testing experience
  • Alternatively, an Associate's degree with 4 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree with 2 years of experience
  • Strong background in cyber security focusing on red teaming, penetration testing, or threat hunting
  • Recommended OSCP certification to enhance application credibility
  • Required active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.

Responsibilities

  • Perform reconnaissance and vulnerability scanning per established methodologies
  • Identify and document potentially exploitable vulnerabilities
  • Utilize scripting skills and knowledge of network fundamentals
  • Conduct complex penetration tests, including zero-day exploits
  • Lead penetration tests while mentoring junior team members
  • Provide technical guidance to stakeholders on findings
  • Expertise in network protocols, application security, and social engineering.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance
  • Retirement plans available for long-term financial security
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Full Job Description
Overview: CDT is looking for an Intermediate Penetration Tester to support a government customer onsite in Chantilly, VA. Candidates with OSCP certification are highly recommended to apply.

Clearance: An active Top Secret/SCI with CI poly is required. Candidates who do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for performing basic reconnaissance and vulnerability scanning in accordance with established testing methodologies
  • Identifies common vulnerabilities that can be potentially exploited, documents and reports findings.
  • Possess basic scripting abilities and an understanding of network fundamentals and vulnerability scanning tools.
  • Conducting more complex penetration tests, exploring more complex vulnerability analysis including misconfigurations and zero-day exploits, and developing more sophisticated exploitation techniques.
  • Leads penetration tests, mentoring junior testers, and providing technical guidance to stakeholders.
  • Possess expertise in network protocols, application security, social engineering, and advanced scripting.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher and 3 years of Pen Tester experience.
  • Associate's degree and 4 years of relevant work experience, Bachelor's Degree and 3years of relevant work experience, Master's degree and 2 year of relevant work experience.
  • Experience in cyber security with a focus on red teaming, penetration testing, or threat hunting.
Compensation and Benefits:
  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Apply Now:
If you are a proactive Penetration Tester and thrive in dynamic environments, we encourage you to apply and join the CDT team!

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