Onsite Junior Penetration Tester - Top Secret/SCI

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

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.