Seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional to strengthen the security posture of critical financial technology environments through advanced offensive security practices.
Compensation
Salary and specific compensation details are not disclosed in the original listing.
Responsibilities
Continuously and adversarially test the effectiveness of security controls, including Web Application Firewalls (WAF), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) rules, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions, against emerging attack techniques.
Build and maintain an internal arsenal of specialized scripts, tools, and methodologies to support Red Team operations, including custom payloads, controlled phishing simulations, implants, and defense-evasion techniques.
Act as a strategic Purple Team liaison, sharing findings, attack insights, and adversarial techniques with Blue Team/SOC, Security Architecture, and Security Engineering teams.
Lead technical debriefings, knowledge-sharing sessions, and workshops to translate offensive security findings into actionable defensive improvements.
Design detailed attack simulation plans, define Rules of Engagement (RoE), and coordinate exercises in alignment with risk committees and strategic leadership.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Information Security
Bachelor's degree in Networks
Nice to have: Postgraduate qualification in offensive security or cybersecurity
Develop, qualify on, and deliver in-residence cyberspace operations course materials (lessons and laboratories) consistent with the principles of Instructional Systems Design (ISD)
Align course materials to 537 TRS instructions, security classification guides, and other guidance
Interface with internal and external cyber agencies to update and maintain a state-of-the-art training program regarding cyber tactics, tools, and exploits
Coordinate instructional activities with the Contract Task Lead and government personnel
Work on-site – minimal telework authorized
Requirements
Master’s degree from an accredited institution in relevant field