SME Penetration Tester

Cyber Defense Technologies; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 144,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyber Defense Technologies in Denver is seeking an SME Penetration Tester to support a government customer onsite. An active TS/SCI with CI poly is required; candidates who do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

You will perform reconnaissance, vulnerability scanning, and advanced penetration testing, mentor junior testers, and provide strategic security guidance to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher and 7 years of penetration testing experience.
• OSCP certification is highly recommended.
• Active TS/SCI with CI poly clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic reconnaissance and vulnerability scanning per testing methodologies.
• Identify vulnerabilities, document findings, and prepare reports.
• Demonstrate basic scripting abilities and understand network fundamentals.
• Conduct more complex penetration tests, including misconfigurations and zero-days.
• Lead penetration tests, mentor junior testers, and guide stakeholders.
• Apply expertise in network protocols, application security, social engineering, and scripting.
• Design and lead complex penetration tests and develop customized tools.
• Provide expert guidance on security best practices.
• Identify complex vulnerabilities and lead remediation efforts.
• Collaborate with management to develop security policies and training.
• Stay current with emerging threats and cybersecurity frameworks.

Skills

Reconnaissance

Vulnerability scanning

Scripting basics

Network fundamentals

Lead penetration tests

Mentoring juniors

Security frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master's degree

Job description

Overview

CDT is lookingfora SME Penetration Tester to support a government customer onsite in Denver, Colorado. 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: $144,000 - $187,000