Offensive Security Specialist

Cybersecurity Advisors Network (CyAN)

Specialist in Offensive Security at Cyber Advisors supporting the growth of the Offensive Security team. Delivering security assessments and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityFirewallsLinuxUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform scoped and open-ended assessments on internal and external facing systems.
Perform threat and vulnerability research to identify new ways of achieving the program’s mission and act as a source for innovation within the cybersecurity industry.
Develop and implement processes and/or tools that assist with execution of security assessments, including custom tools and automation.
Work with the customer to identify gaps and address findings.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 1 year of progressively responsible experience performing network and application security assessments and/or Red Team operations.
Prior experience should include one or more of the following: Executing application and/or network penetration tests, Executing Red Team or Threat Emulation assessments.
Work collaboratively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders (security consultants, project managers, service managers, development teams, technical SME’s, vendors) to deliver high quality assessments.
Strong understanding of one or more of the following: Networking fundamentals (all OSI layers, protocols, etc.), Windows/Linux/Unix operating systems, Operating system and software vulnerabilities and exploitation techniques, Web and mobile application vulnerabilities and exploitation techniques, Malware packing, obfuscation, persistence, exfiltration techniques, Security technologies such as Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Web Proxies and DLP amongst others, Commercial or open-source offensive security tools for reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation and post-exploitation (e.g. Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit, Burp Suite, etc.), Project management, Developing in-house tools or scripts to improve delivery and facilitate testing operations.
Demonstrated leader with team-oriented interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively with executive leadership, IT management, and technology vendors.
Ability to collaborate and build positive relationships across multiple stakeholders.
Agile thinking and analysis that leads to win-win and innovative solutions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Calmness and clarity of thought under pressure and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to prepare and present project ideas and proposals to senior management.
Understanding of financial sector, or other large organization, security and IT infrastructures.
Willingness to work non-standard hours, if necessary.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary depending on skills and experience.
PTO and 8 paid holidays.
Employer-paid Health and Dental Insurance for CA employees.
Great opportunities for career advancement.
401k with employer matching day one.
Disability and Life Insurance.
Bonuses eligible

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Hard Skills & Tools

Networking FundamentalsOperating System VulnerabilitiesWeb Application VulnerabilitiesMalware TechniquesSecurity TechnologiesOffensive Security ToolsAutomation ScriptingThreat EmulationVulnerability ResearchSecurity Assessment Execution

Soft Skills

Team-Oriented Interpersonal SkillsEffective CommunicationAgile ThinkingRelationship BuildingCalmness Under Pressure