Threat Emulation and Exploit Engineer

Vanguard

Threat Emulation and Exploit Engineer at Vanguard managing cyber security alerts and incidents. Leading security operations and mentoring junior team members with strong collaboration.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeMalvern • North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leads and responds to escalated cyber security alerts and incidents
Identifies complex attack patterns and suggests mitigation strategies
Monitors and detects compromises, risks, vulnerabilities, and network security threats
Reviews the network environment for new and evolving cyber threats
Conducts penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and threat modeling
Provides written assessments focused on threats and vulnerabilities
Leads IT and business teams for effective incident distribution
Mentors junior team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of five years related work experience
Three years' experience in threat analysis
Undergraduate degree in a related field or equivalent combination of training and experience
Experience in offensive security disciplines including penetration testing and vulnerability analysis
OSCP, OSWA or equivalent certification preferred
Strong collaboration skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive health and wellness care
work-life balance
investment in your future

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Hard Skills & Tools

penetration testingvulnerability assessmentsthreat modelingthreat analysisincident responsenetwork securityrisk managementattack pattern identificationcyber security

Soft Skills

collaborationmentoringleadership

Certifications

OSCPOSWA