Senior Penetration Tester - Onsite TS/SCI

Cyber Defense Technologies; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyber Defense Technologies is seeking an SME Penetration Tester to support a government customer onsite in Chantilly, VA. The role requires active Top Secret/SCI with CI poly and hands-on expertise in advanced testing techniques.

You will lead complex penetration tests, mentor junior testers, and provide strategic security guidance to stakeholders while staying current with emerging threats and best practices.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree or higher with 7 years of pen testing experience.
• Master's degree with 6 years of relevant work experience is also acceptable.
• Experience in cyber security with a focus on red teaming, penetration testing, or threat hunting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic reconnaissance and vulnerability scanning using established testing methodologies.
• Identify vulnerabilities, document findings, and report to stakeholders.
• Lead complex penetration tests, mentor junior testers, and provide technical guidance to stakeholders.
• Develop advanced exploitation techniques and customized tools for assessments.
• Collaborate with management to develop security policies and training and stay current with emerging threats.

Skills

Penetration testing

Red teaming

Threat hunting

Scripting

Network fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Cyber Defense Technologies is seeking an SME Penetration Tester to support a government customer onsite in Chantilly, VA. The role requires active Top Secret/SCI with CI poly and hands-on expertise in advanced testing techniques.

You will lead complex penetration tests, mentor junior testers, and provide strategic security guidance to stakeholders while staying current with emerging threats and best practices.