Penetration Tester (TS/SCI with Poly) - Security Testing

VTG Defense; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense seeks Pen Tester Levels 2–4 in Chantilly, VA or Aurora, CO. TS/SCI with Poly is required, with 25% travel estimated. Positions contingent on program award.

Role covers basic to advanced penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, and tool-driven exploits; leads tests, mentors teammates, and advises on security best practices. Starting pay ranges from $150,000 to $195,000 annually, DOE.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Poly is required.
• Bachelor's Degree or Higher is required.
• Pen Tester experience: Level 2 requires 3 years; Level 3 requires 4+ years; Level 4 requires 7 years or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform reconnaissance and vulnerability testing across systems and networks.
• Lead penetration tests for higher levels, mentor junior testers, and document findings.

Skills

Penetration testing

Vulnerability scanning

Network fundamentals

Scripting

Mentoring

Security tooling

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Associates Degree

High School GED

Masters or Higher

Tools

DoD 8140 CSSP Incident Responder

CFR

CCNA CyberOps

Pen Test+

CySA+

CHFI

CCNA Security

GCFA

GCIH

SCYBER

Job description

VTG Defense seeks Pen Tester Levels 2–4 in Chantilly, VA or Aurora, CO. TS/SCI with Poly is required, with 25% travel estimated. Positions contingent on program award.

Role covers basic to advanced penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, and tool-driven exploits; leads tests, mentors teammates, and advises on security best practices. Starting pay ranges from $150,000 to $195,000 annually, DOE.