Senior Penetration Tester
Cyber Defense Technologies
Denver, CO, United States
about 2 months ago
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Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
6 years minimum
Compensation
$124,000.0 - $163,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source
Tech stack
Software System Penetration Testing
Cyber Security
Networking Basics
Network Protocols
Scripting
Software Security
Cybercrime
Vulnerability Analysis
Job 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.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Vuls?, Do you have a Master’s degree?, * 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.
Benefits & conditions
Pulled from the full job description
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Dental insurance
- Opportunities for advancement, * Competitive salary based on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
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