Threat Emulation and Exploit Engineer

Vanguard Group, Inc.

$110K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of five years related work experience, with at least three years in threat analysis.
  • Undergraduate degree in a related field or equivalent training and experience.
  • Experience in offensive security disciplines, including penetration testing and threat intelligence.
  • Preferred certifications: OSCP, OSWA or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated strong collaboration skills across teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the response to escalated cybersecurity alerts and incidents, identifying complex attack patterns and mitigation strategies.
  • Manage tools and processes to monitor for security threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Develop and enhance security controls for various platforms.
  • Analyze the network for emerging cyber threats and recommend solutions.
  • Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, evaluating risks.
  • Provide written assessments related to threats and vulnerabilities for infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with IT and business teams to address security findings effectively.
  • Mentor junior team members to enhance their skills.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge cybersecurity environment.
  • Hands-on experience with advanced security tools and methodologies.
  • Professional development through mentorship and special projects.
Full Job Description
Core Responsibilities

1. Leads and responds to escalated cyber security alerts, cyber incidents, or related security investigations. Identifies real-time complex attack patterns and suggests mitigation strategies.

2. Leads the processes, tools and measures to monitor and detect compromises, risks, vulnerabilities, network security threats, tools and tactics used by modern and emerging threat actors. Facilitates security operations and incident response technologies and methodologies.

3. Develops, manages, maintains and enhances security controls (alerts, rules, policies, and signatures) for the security platforms.

4. Reviews the network environment for new and evolving cyber threats and providing preventive and remedial solutions. Identifies malicious activity by performing analysis on logs, traffic flows, and other investigative detective activities.

5. Conducts penetration testing, vulnerability assessments and threat modeling. Evaluates risks and makes recommendations.

6. Provides written assessments focused on threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies relevant to Vanguard Infrastructure.

7. Leads with IT and business teams to ensure prompt and effective distribution of findings so incidents are effectively addressed. Provides department support to the business on enterprise wide security initiatives and projects.

8. Mentors junior team members to improve their technical acumen

9. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of five years related work experience, with three years' experience in threat analysis.
  • Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Experience in offensive security disciplines including penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, web application security assessments, adversary emulation, and threat intelligence.
  • OSCP, OSWA or equivalent certification is preferred.
  • Strong collaboration skills with a demonstrated ability to work closely with other teams across the division.

Special Factors

Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

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