Threat Emulation and Exploit Engineer

Vanguard Group, Inc.

$90K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of cyber security experience, with 3+ years in threat analysis.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Proficient in offensive security techniques like penetration testing and vulnerability analysis.
  • Preferred certifications include OSCP or OSWA.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead response to escalated cyber security incidents and alerts.
  • Develop and implement monitoring tools for security threats.
  • Manage and enhance security controls across platforms.
  • Analyze network for emerging threats and provide remediation solutions.
  • Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
  • Produce written assessments on relevant cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate findings and enhance security practices.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Support for continuing education and certifications.
  • Health and wellness programs.
  • Employee engagement initiatives.
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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