Junior Penetration Tester

Cyber Defense Technologies; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plans

Professional development

Job summary

Cyber Defense Technologies in Chantilly, Virginia is seeking a Junior Penetration Tester to support a government client on-site. The role emphasizes basic reconnaissance, vulnerability scanning, and reporting findings to improve security posture.

Candidates with OSCP certification are highly recommended; active Top Secret/SCI with CI poly is required. This position offers a challenging environment with opportunities for professional growth and hands-on defense experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Associates degree with 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in cyber security with a focus on red teaming, penetration testing, or threat hunting.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic reconnaissance and vulnerability scanning following testing methodologies.
• Identify common vulnerabilities, document findings, and report findings.
• Possess basic scripting abilities and an understanding of network fundamentals and vulnerability scanning tools.

Skills

Reconnaissance

Vulnerability scanning

Scripting basics

Networking fundamentals

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

CDT is looking for a Junior 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED, Associates Degree and 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor's Degree and 0-2years 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.