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# Senior Penetration Tester

- **Company:** Cyber Defense Technologies
- **Location:** Denver, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $124,000 - $163,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Cyber Security, Network Security, Networking Basics, Network Protocols, Scripting, Software Security, Cybercrime, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-penetration-tester-denver-co--ddd5b45a-8e1e-4acf-8ad6-b42dc5e881a3

## About the Role

Penetration Testing, Penetration Testing, Government, Top Secret Clearance, Computer Security, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Vulnerability Scanners, Network Security, Security Analysis, Mentoring, * 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.

## Description

Overview: CDT is looking for a Senior 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.