SME Penetration Tester

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

Overview:

CDT is looking for a 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.

Salary Range: $150,000 - $190,000 based on experience