SME Penetration Tester

Cyber Defense Technologies

$144K — $187K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher with 7 years of pen testing experience or Master's degree with 6 years of relevant work experience.
  • Experience in cybersecurity focusing on red teaming, penetration testing, or threat hunting.
  • OSCP certification is highly recommended.
  • Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with CI poly is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Perform basic reconnaissance and vulnerability scanning according to established methodologies.
  • Document and report findings on common vulnerabilities that could be exploited.
  • Conduct complex penetration tests with a focus on advanced vulnerability analysis.
  • Lead and mentor junior testers while providing technical guidance to stakeholders.
  • Design and implement customized penetration testing tools and methodologies.
  • Offer expert advice on security best practices and remediation efforts.
  • Collaborate with management to shape security policies and train cybersecurity professionals.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Full Job Description
Overview: CDT is looking for a SME Penetration Tester to support a government customer onsite in Denver, Colorado. 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.
  • Designing and leading complex penetration tests, developing customized tools and methodologies
  • Providing expert guidance on security best practices
  • Identifying complex vulnerabilities, providing strategic security advice, and leading remediation efforts
  • Collaborating with management to develop security policies, training other cybersecurity professionals, and staying abreast of emerging threats.
  • Possess extensive knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, industry standards, and advanced security tools.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher and 7 year of Pen tester experience.
  • Master's degree and 6 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!
Salary Range: $144,000 - $187,000

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