Sprocket Security

Adversarial Engineer

Sprocket Security

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: California • United States

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Job Level

Junior

Tech Stack

CloudDockerPython

About the role

  • Build and maintain Task-as-Code attack automations.
  • Research and prototype autonomous and agent-based penetration testing systems.
  • Develop exploits across multiple vulnerability classes (auth bypass, command injection, deserialization, SQLi, RCE, OWASP Top 10).
  • Ensure exploit reliability, reproducibility, cleanup, and minimal customer impact.
  • Translate emerging vulnerability research into production-ready capabilities.
  • Write high-quality Python code following strong software development practices.
  • Create and maintain Nuclei templates and custom exploitation logic.
  • Use containers (Docker) to deliver consistent execution environments.
  • Collaborate with Service Delivery on requirements and real-world validation.
  • Partner with Engineering to hand off prototypes for platform integration.
  • Work with Product Management in an agile, sprint-based process.

Requirements

  • Experience in red teaming, exploit development, or adversarial capability development.
  • Strong, hands-on Python development experience.
  • Experience building security automation frameworks.
  • Proven exploitation of multiple vulnerability classes across different stacks.
  • Familiarity with penetration testing and red team methodologies.
  • Experience with git-based workflows and modern software development practices.
  • Experience working with containers (Docker).
  • Ability to read and understand multiple programming languages.
  • Experience testing or operating at scale.
  • Familiarity with modern cloud environments.
  • Ability to work independently and execute with minimal supervision.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills.
  • United States resident.
  • Hands-on experience with Nuclei, Metasploit, and related tools. (Preferred)
  • OSCP or equivalent hands-on skill level. (Preferred)
  • Exposure to autonomous or agentic systems. (Preferred)
  • Open-source contributions or published security research. (Preferred)
Benefits
  • Unlimited and mandatory PTO for healthy work/life balance.
  • Company matched 401k (immediate eligibility, no one should have to wait to start saving).
  • 75% company contribution for health insurance for employees and 50% for dependants.
  • 100% company contribution for dental and vision.
  • Work whatever schedule works best for you. We care about results, not 9-5.
  • Hardware and tools of your choice
  • Support for your career development with paid training, conferences, certifications, etc.
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Hard Skills & Tools
Pythonexploit developmentsecurity automation frameworkspenetration testingvulnerability classesagile methodologiescontainersNucleiMetasploitadversarial capability development
Soft Skills
clear communicationindependent workminimal supervisioncollaborationproblem-solving
Certifications
OSCP