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# SME Penetration Tester

- **Company:** Consumer Driven Technologies, LLC
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $190,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Cyber Security, Internet Security, Network Security, Networking Basics, Network Protocols, Scripting, Software Security, Cybercrime, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** September 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/sme-penetration-tester-chantilly-va--19082933-4054-4930-9753-f9237179d784

## About the Role

* 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., Best Practices, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Security, Government, Hunting, Industry Standards, Internet Security, Mentoring, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Policy Development, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Analysis, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Test Plan/Schedule, Top Secret Clearance, Vulnerability Scanners

## Description

* 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.


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