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# Intermediate Penetration Tester

- **Company:** Cyber Defense Technologies
- **Location:** Denver, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $102,000 - $138,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Cyber Security, Network Security, Networking Basics, Network Protocols, Scripting, Software Security, Cybercrime, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/intermediate-penetration-tester-denver-co--e21d360d-cc0c-497c-9fae-c49a1a0453c2

## About the Role

Penetration Testing, Penetration Testing, Government, Computer Security, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Vulnerability Scanners, Network Security, Security Analysis, Mentoring, Technical Leadership, * 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.

## Description

Overview: CDT is looking for an Intermediate 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.