Intermediate Penetration Tester

Cyber Defense Technologies; Denver (CO); Presencial; USD 95.000 - 135.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Cyber Defense Technologies is seeking an Intermediate Penetration Tester to support a government customer onsite in Denver, Colorado. An active Top Secret/SCI with CI poly is required for consideration, with OSCP certification highly recommended.

The role involves performing reconnaissance and vulnerability scanning, leading tests, mentoring junior testers, and delivering actionable findings to stakeholders. Strong scripting, network, and security expertise are essential for success.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with 3 years of Pen Tester experience.
• Alternative: Associate’s degree with 4 years of relevant work experience, or Master’s with 2 years.
• Experience in cyber security with a focus on red teaming, penetration testing, or threat hunting.

Responsabilidades

• Perform basic reconnaissance and vulnerability scanning in line with testing methodologies.
• Identify common vulnerabilities, document and report findings.
• Possess basic scripting abilities and understanding of network fundamentals and vulnerability scanning tools.
• Conduct more complex penetration tests, exploring misconfigurations and exploitation techniques.
• Lead penetration tests, mentoring junior testers, and providing technical guidance to stakeholders.
• Possess expertise in network protocols, application security, social engineering, and advanced scripting.

Conocimientos

Basic scripting

Network fundamentals

Vulnerability scanning tools

Mentoring

Application security

Social engineering

Exploitation techniques

Educación

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Associate’s degree + 4 years relevant experience

Master’s degree + 2 years relevant experience

Descripción del empleo

CDT is looking for an Intermediate Penetration Tester to support a government customer onsite in Denver, Colorado. Candidates with OSCP certification are highly recommended to apply.

Overview: CDT is looking for an Intermediate 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.

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.

Why Join Cyber Defense Technologies?

At CDT, we offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment where your expertise in Penetration Testing will help shape the future of cybersecurity and engineering solutions.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

CDT is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity employer making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.