SME Penetration Tester

Cyber Defense Technologies; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Cyber Defense Technologies is seeking an SME Penetration Tester to support a government customer onsite in Chantilly, VA. The role emphasizes advanced testing techniques and guidance across security domains, with OSCP certification highly recommended.

The ideal candidate holds an active Top Secret/SCI with CI poly, brings hands-on red teaming experience, and can lead complex assessments while mentoring junior testers and shaping security practices for the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and 7 year of Pen tester experience.
• Master’s degree and 6 year 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 per testing methodologies.
• Identify common vulnerabilities, document and report findings.
• Use scripting to support testing workflows and understand network fundamentals.
• Conduct more complex penetration tests, vulnerability analysis, misconfigurations, and exploitation techniques.
• Lead penetration tests, mentor junior testers, and provide technical guidance.
• Apply expertise in network protocols, application security, social engineering, and advanced scripting.
• Design and lead complex penetration tests with customized tools and methodologies.
• Provide expert guidance on security best practices.
• Identify complex vulnerabilities and lead remediation efforts.
• Collaborate with management to develop security policies and stay updated on threats.
• Possess knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and industry standards.

Skills

Penetration testing

Vulnerability assessment

Scripting

Network fundamentals

Security tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master’s degree

Tools

Vulnerability scanning tools

Penetration testing tools

Job description

CDT is looking for an SME Penetration Tester to support a government customer onsite in Chantilly, VA. Candidates with OSCP certification are highly recommended to apply.

Overview: CDT is looking for an SME Penetration Tester to support a government customer onsite in Chantilly, VA. Candidates with OSCP certification are highly recommended to apply.

Clearance: An active Top Secret/SCI with CI poly is required. Candidates who do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing basic reconnaissance and vulnerability scanning in accordance with established testing methodologies


• Identifies common vulnerabilities that can be potentially exploited, documents and reports findings.


• Possess basic scripting abilities and an understanding of network fundamentals and vulnerability scanning tools.


• Conducting more complex penetration tests, exploring more complex vulnerability analysis including misconfigurations and zero-day exploits, and developing more sophisticated exploitation techniques.


• Leads penetration tests, mentoring junior testers, and providing technical guidance to stakeholders.


• Possess expertise in network protocols, application security, social engineering, and advanced scripting.


• Designing and leading complex penetration tests, developing customized tools and methodologies


• Providing expert guidance on security best practices


• Identifying complex vulnerabilities, providing strategic security advice, and leading remediation efforts


• Collaborating with management to develop security policies, training other cybersecurity professionals, and staying abreast of emerging threats.


• Possess extensive knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, industry standards, and advanced security tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and 7 year of Pen tester experience.


• Master’s degree and 6 year of relevant work experience.


• Experience in cyber security with a focus on red teaming, penetration testing, or threat hunting.

Why Join Cyber Defense Technologies?

At CDT, we offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment where your expertise in Penetration Testing will help shape the future of cybersecurity and engineering solutions.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.


• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.


• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

CDT is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity employer making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.