Specterops

Security Advocate

Specterops$160K — $185K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in cybersecurity or related fields
  • Strong knowledge of security and identity security
  • Excellent communication skills for technical concepts
  • Experience with presentations and technical content creation
  • Proficient in security tools like BloodHound and Mythic
  • Passion for community engagement in cybersecurity
  • Willingness to travel up to 40% for events

Responsibilities

  • Represent SpecterOps at industry events and conferences
  • Engage community via social media and forums
  • Manage Community event sponsorships primarily in North America
  • Develop technical content like blogs and tutorials
  • Create presentations on attack path management
  • Partner with Community Manager for growth initiatives
  • Stay updated on cybersecurity trends
  • Contribute innovative solutions to strengthen SpecterOps' market position

Benefits

  • 100% health/dental/vision/life insurance for employees and families
  • Flexible time off policy
  • 13 paid holidays annually
  • 401(k) plan with up to 4% company match
  • Equity and quarterly performance-based bonuses
  • Remote work setup allowances for home office
  • Monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet
  • Annual professional development allowance of $5,000
  • Support for continuing education or student loan repayment
  • One-time family planning benefit of $10,000
  • Regular employee events and company swag
Full Job Description
Security Advocate to serve as a bridge between SpecterOps and the cybersecurity community. This role is ideal for a technically skilled individual with a passion for teaching, creating content, and connecting with other security professionals. As a Security Advocate, you will promote the broad suite of SpecterOps's open-source tools and BloodHound Enterprise, educate users on attack path management, and foster engagement with researchers, practitioners, and the community at large.

Salary Range: $160,000 - $185,000 base salary annually, commensurate with experience

Location: This position is remote, based in the U.S. with frequent travel for Community events, in person company events and other ad hoc meetings.
  • Candidate must be authorized to work and reside in the United States; we do not currently sponsor immigration visas

Responsibilities
  • Represent SpecterOps at industry conferences, webinars, meetups, and virtual events. And serve as a public-facing advocate for SpecterOps across online and offline communities, helping build awareness, trust, and engagement within the cybersecurity community.
  • Engage with the cybersecurity community through social media, forums, and online groups to promote best practices and thought leadership.
  • Manage and execute Community event sponsorships, with primary focus on the North America region.
  • Develop high-quality, technical content such as blogs, whitepapers, tutorials, and videos to educate users about BloodHound Community Edition, BloodHound Enterprise, other SpecterOps' open-source tools and related security topics.
  • Create and deliver compelling presentations and workshops on attack path management, identity security, and other key areas of expertise.
  • Partner closely with the Community Manager to develop and execute community growth initiatives, ambassador programs, educator programs, content creator programs, and community engagement campaigns.
  • Stay current with trends and developments in cybersecurity to serve as a trusted expert.
  • Contribute to SpecterOps' position as a leader in attack path management and enterprise security by sharing innovative ideas and solutions.
  • Uncover new use cases for our existing tools and potential new opportunities for us to develop solutions for existing customers and community members.
  • Serve as a technical expert on the marketing team and help inform other demand gen programs, product marketing campaigns and other initiatives as needed.

Requirements:
  • 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, red/blue team operations, or related fields.
  • Strong technical knowledge of security (preferably identity security), attack paths, and adversary tactics.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
  • Experience creating and delivering presentations, workshops, and technical content.
  • Proficiency in using tools like BloodHound, Ghostwriter, Mythic, and other offensive/defensive security tools.
  • Knowledge about other SpecterOps Community/FOSS tools.
  • Passion for engaging with the cybersecurity community and fostering collaboration.
  • Ability to travel (up to 40%) for events, workshops, and conferences.

Nice to haves:
  • Experience as a speaker at security conferences or community events.
  • Background in developer advocacy or a similar role focused on community engagement.
  • Knowledge of SaaS platforms and enterprise security tools.

What We Offer:
  • Health/Dental/Vision/life insurance: 100% covered for both the employee and their family
  • Flexible time off policy
  • 13 paid holidays annually
  • 401(k) with up to 4% company match
  • Equity and quarterly bonuses based on company performance
  • Remote work: $1,500 first year allowance to set up home office
  • $500 annual home office allowance after first year
  • $150 monthly cell phone and internet reimbursement
  • $5,000 annual professional development allowance
  • $5,250 towards continuing education or student loan repayment
  • $1,200 annual budget for lifestyle, wellness, pet insurance and more
  • A one-time $10,000 benefit towards family planning
  • In person and virtual employee events throughout the year
  • And of course, company swag!

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About Specterops

SpecterOps is a cybersecurity company that provides adversary-focused solutions to help organizations detect and respond to advanced cyber threats. The company's platform, called RITA, uses machine learning and other advanced techniques to analyze network traffic and identify potential threats. SpecterOps also offers consulting services to help organizations improve their security posture and respond to cyber incidents. The company was founded in 2015 by a group of former US intelligence and military personnel.
Learn more about Specterops
Size
150 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$1 million
Founded
2015
5 Year Trend
+50%
Revenue
$5 million

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