Trace3

Offensive Security Engineer – WebApp/Internal & External Penetration Testing

Trace3

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $65 - $70 per hour

Job Level

JuniorMid-Level

Tech Stack

AWSAzureCloudGoGoogle Cloud PlatformJ2EEJavaLinux.NETPerlPythonRubyShell ScriptingUnix

About the role

  • The Offensive Security Engineer will perform offensive security campaigns for our clients to improve their ability to protect, detect, and respond to known adversaries.
  • This position will reduce cyber risk by uncovering vulnerabilities and weaknesses in our client’s enterprise cyber environment through coordinated ethical hacking and penetration testing scenarios.
  • The Engineer will work closely with team members to execute and report on sophisticated ethical hacking exercises, to identify cyber vulnerabilities, and reduce the risk posture of enterprise systems.
  • This role will be primarily responsible for performing application and OS security assessments and will make recommendations on effective countermeasures.
  • A key function of this role will be building deep relationships, gaining trust, and enabling client success.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering in Computer Science or Information Technology or a related technical field; or equivalent related professional experience.
  • OSCP, eCPPT, eWPT, PNPT, OSWE or other equivalent certification(s) is a huge plus
  • Through understanding of one or more Unix/Linux/Mac/Windows operating systems
  • 2-3 years' experience in at least three of the following:
  • Red Team penetration test tools such as Kali, ParrotOS, Bloodhound, MetaSploit, BurpSuite, OWASP Zap, etc
  • Network penetration testing and manipulation of network infrastructure
  • Web application assessments (Mobile application testing a plus)
  • Shell scripting or automation of simple tasks using Perl, Python, Go, PowerShell or Ruby
  • Developing, extending, or modifying exploits, shellcode or exploit tools
  • Developing applications or scripts in C#, ASP, .NET, ObjectiveC, Go, Java (J2EE), Python, or Ruby
  • Experience with at least one or more of the major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, and GCP)
  • Strong knowledge of tools used for web application and network security testing
  • Strong knowledge of current web application structure and strong ability to test both modern and older web applications
  • Excellent oral, written communication, and presentation skills with an ability to present client security sessions and security workshops to C-Level Executives and non-technical audience.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, excellent time management skills, and able to effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume, and evolving work environment.
  • Ability to approach customer and sales requests with a proactive and consultative manner; listen and understand user requests and needs and effectively deliver.
  • Comfortable managing multiple and changing priorities, and meeting deadlines in an entrepreneurial environment
  • Ability to travel when needed
Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Training and development programs
  • Stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
  • Collaborative and cool culture
  • Work-life balance and generous paid time off

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
penetration testingethical hackingapplication security assessmentsOS security assessmentsshell scriptingexploit developmentnetwork penetration testingweb application assessmentscloud computingvulnerability assessment
Soft skills
communication skillspresentation skillsorganizational skillstime managementproactive approachconsultative mannerrelationship buildingtrust buildingdetail-orientedability to prioritize
Certifications
OSCPeCPPTeWPTPNPTOSWE
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