Senior Offensive Security Engineer

Huntress

Senior Offensive Security Engineer in a remote team assessing and improving cybersecurity defenses. Collaborating with internal security and product teams in a supportive environment.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $170,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudMacOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, design, and execute red (and purple) team engagements to simulate advanced adversarial tactics and techniques
Perform in-depth penetration tests on web applications, endpoint agents, internal systems, and our people
Utilize a mix of traditional scripting and generative AI platforms to rapidly prototype tools, replicate sophisticated cyber threats, and automate repetitive workflows during live engagements
Conduct social engineering campaigns to evaluate human vulnerabilities
Collaborate closely with the Security Operations Center and CSIRT teams to enhance detection and response capabilities
Stay informed on emerging threats and update red teaming methodologies
Partner with Product Security to prioritize testing efforts for new releases
Analyze and exploit vulnerabilities through detailed operational logging, leveraging strong documentation and communication skills to translate complex technical findings into actionable remediation guidance that directly hardens the organization's security
Develop and deliver detailed technical and executive-level reports post-engagement
Integrate red team tools, techniques, and processes into a broader security strategy
Lead or participate in after-action reviews to identify lessons learned
Assist in designing and implementing security controls based on red team findings

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience as an offensive security professional
A documentation-first mindset
Deep knowledge of adversarial tradecraft
Expert knowledge of cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure)
Skills in scripting languages
Experience communicating findings that inform defenses
A pragmatic approach to problem solving
Experience working in a primarily macOS environment is a significant asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% remote work environment - since our founding in 2015
Generous paid time off policy, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Highly competitive and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits plans
401(k) with a 5% contribution regardless of employee contribution
Life and Disability insurance plans
Stock options for all full-time employees
One-time $500 reimbursement for building/upgrading home office
Annual allowance for education and professional development assistance
$75 USD/month digital reimbursement
Access to the BetterUp platform for coaching, personal, and professional growth

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Hard Skills & Tools

penetration testingscripting languagesadversarial tradecraftvulnerability analysisred teaming methodologiessocial engineeringcloud computingAWSAzure

Soft Skills

documentation-first mindsetcommunication skillsproblem solvingcollaborationleadership