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 of cyber security experience, including three years specializing in threat analysis.
  • Undergraduate degree in Cyber Security or a related field, or equivalent training and experience.
  • Proven expertise in offensive security practices such as penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
  • Preferred certifications such as OSCP or OSWA for enhanced technical credibility.
  • Demonstrated strong teamwork and collaboration skills, working effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and respond to escalated cyber security alerts and incidents, identifying complex attack patterns and mitigation strategies.
  • Monitor and evaluate network security threats, utilizing tools and processes to detect risks and vulnerabilities.
  • Develop and maintain security controls including alerts and policies for security platforms.
  • Analyze network environments for emerging cyber threats, providing proactive and reactive solutions.
  • Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to evaluate and recommend security measures.
  • Produce written assessments on threats and vulnerabilities relevant to Vanguard Infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with IT and business teams to ensure timely communication and resolution of security incidents.
  • Mentor junior team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.
  • Support special projects and perform additional duties as needed.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and skill advancement.
  • Involvement in enterprise-wide security initiatives and projects.
  • Mentorship opportunities to enhance team member capabilities.
  • Active input into shaping security protocols and practices.
  • Work in a collaborative environment with diverse teams.
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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