I'd go for the pen testing gig. I think security will become more important in the coming years and is a more secure and interesting place to take your career.

I'd go for the pen testing gig. I think security will become more important in the coming years and is a more secure and interesting place to take your career. I wouldn't worry about not knowing enough, sounds like they're going to teach you from the ground up based on the extent of the training program. Just ensure your fundamentals are solid, don't worry about specific technologies. Good luck.