Lead SME Penetration Tester, TS/SCI

Cyber Defense Technologies; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 144,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyber Defense Technologies in Denver is seeking an SME Penetration Tester to support a government customer onsite. An active TS/SCI with CI poly is required; candidates who do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

You will perform reconnaissance, vulnerability scanning, and advanced penetration testing, mentor junior testers, and provide strategic security guidance to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher and 7 years of penetration testing experience.
• OSCP certification is highly recommended.
• Active TS/SCI with CI poly clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic reconnaissance and vulnerability scanning per testing methodologies.
• Identify vulnerabilities, document findings, and prepare reports.
• Demonstrate basic scripting abilities and understand network fundamentals.
• Conduct more complex penetration tests, including misconfigurations and zero-days.
• Lead penetration tests, mentor junior testers, and guide stakeholders.
• Apply expertise in network protocols, application security, social engineering, and scripting.
• Design and lead complex penetration tests and develop customized tools.
• Provide expert guidance on security best practices.
• Identify complex vulnerabilities and lead remediation efforts.
• Collaborate with management to develop security policies and training.
• Stay current with emerging threats and cybersecurity frameworks.

Skills

Reconnaissance

Vulnerability scanning

Scripting basics

Network fundamentals

Lead penetration tests

Mentoring juniors

Security frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master's degree

Job description

Cyber Defense Technologies in Denver is seeking an SME Penetration Tester to support a government customer onsite. An active TS/SCI with CI poly is required; candidates who do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

You will perform reconnaissance, vulnerability scanning, and advanced penetration testing, mentor junior testers, and provide strategic security guidance to stakeholders.