Onsite Penetration Tester (TS/SCI) Lead & Mentor

Socket.dev; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyber Defense Technologies (CDT) is seeking an Intermediate Penetration Tester to support a government customer onsite in Chantilly, VA. An active Top Secret/SCI with CI poly is required. OSCP is highly recommended.

CDT offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional development and growth. The role involves performing reconnaissance, vulnerability scanning, and leading penetration tests while mentoring junior testers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• 3 years of Pen Tester experience.
• Experience in cyber security with a focus on red teaming, penetration testing, or threat hunting.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic reconnaissance and vulnerability scanning using established testing methodologies.
• Identify common vulnerabilities, document and report findings.
• Possess basic scripting abilities and understand network fundamentals and vulnerability scanning tools.
• Conduct more complex penetration tests, exploring misconfigurations and zero-day exploits, and develop sophisticated exploitation techniques.
• Lead penetration tests, mentor junior testers, and provide technical guidance to stakeholders.
• Demonstrate expertise in network protocols, application security, social engineering, and advanced scripting.

Skills

Penetration testing

Red team

Threat hunting

Scripting basics

Network fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Associate’s degree + 4 years experience

Bachelor’s degree + 3 years experience

Master’s degree + 2 years experience

Job description

Cyber Defense Technologies (CDT) is seeking an Intermediate Penetration Tester to support a government customer onsite in Chantilly, VA. An active Top Secret/SCI with CI poly is required. OSCP is highly recommended.

CDT offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional development and growth. The role involves performing reconnaissance, vulnerability scanning, and leading penetration tests while mentoring junior testers.