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The Security Engineer, Level 5, Offensive Security joins the Offensive Security Team to design, execute, and lead complex security engagements. This role involves conducting red, purple, and orange team exercises across corporate environments, cloud projects, internal applications, and mobile client applications. You will maintain a deep understanding of real-world threat actors to enumerate killchains, develop custom implants, payloads, and exploits, and deliver detailed post-engagement reports with actionable risk mitigation strategies. The position requires expert knowledge in operating system internals, networking, application development, mobile client development, Kubernetes, and cloud infrastructure like AWS and GCP. Candidates must demonstrate coding proficiency in Java, Python, or Go, along with scripting skills in Bash and PowerShell. You will also perform threat modeling and research novel topics to proactively improve the security posture.
What does a Security Engineer earn in California?
Median $203125 from 45 postings across 16 companies.
Implement and manage offensive security infrastructure and tools to conduct covert operations.
Develop custom implants, payloads, and exploits to test and evaluate defensive measures.
Serve as a subject matter expert for security reviews, vulnerability reproduction, and incident response.
Explore novel research topics to proactively improve the company's security posture.
What we're looking for
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent years of experience in a related technical field.
6+ years of post-Bachelor’s security related experience; or Master’s degree + 5+ years; or PhD + 2+ years.
Proven experience leading offensive security engagements and coordinating multiple security engineers to test security measures.
Expert knowledge in four or more of: OS internals, networking, app development, mobile development, Kubernetes, cloud (AWS/GCP), or exploit development.
Coding proficiency in one or more modern languages including Java, Python, or Go.
Proficiency in scripting languages like Bash and PowerShell to automate security tasks.
Adept at threat modeling and establishing killchains.
Familiar with ATT&CK frameworks and experience in incident response, digital forensics, and threat hunting (preferred).
Python
Go
AWS
Google Cloud Platform
Kubernetes
Linux
macOS
Windows
Digital Forensics
Malware Analysis
Incident Management
Threat Intelligence
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