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Intermediate Penetration Tester
Chantilly, VirginiaOverview: CDT is looking for an Intermediate 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:
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:
Apply Now:
If you are a proactive Penetration Tester and thrive in dynamic environments, we encourage you to apply and join the CDT team!
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.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher and 3 years of Pen Tester experience.
- Associate’s degree and 4 years of relevant work experience, Bachelor's Degree and 3years of relevant work experience, Master’s degree and 2 year of relevant work experience.
- Experience in cyber security with a focus on red teaming, penetration testing, or threat hunting.
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.
Apply Now:
If you are a proactive Penetration Tester and thrive in dynamic environments, we encourage you to apply and join the CDT team!