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# Junior Penetration Tester

- **Company:** Cyber Defense Technologies
- **Location:** Denver, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $79,000.0 - $108,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Cyber Security, Networking Basics, Cybercrime, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** June 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=51e65d45c18bc4e4

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Vuls?, Do you have a High school diploma or GED?, * High School Diploma/GED, Associates Degree and 3 years of relevant work experience.

 * Bachelor's Degree and 0-2 years of relevant work experience.
 * Experience in cyber security with a focus on red teaming, penetration testing, or threat hunting.

## 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.


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