Edward Jones

Threat Emulation Engineer IV

Edward Jones • $80K — $120K *
Saint Louis, MO 63129In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
4 days ago
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7 years of experience in technical fields such as security operations or systems administration.
  • Basic understanding of operating systems and networking principles.
  • Familiarity with at least one scripting or programming language.
  • Experience with command-line tools and basic system administration tasks.
  • Ability to learn technical concepts independently and apply them in practical scenarios.
  • Strong written communication skills, evidenced by the ability to produce clear technical documentation.
  • Comfortable engaging in technical discussions and accepting constructive feedback.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct Threat Detection Assessments to test the organization’s defensive capabilities against specific adversary techniques.
  • Research and reproduce adversary techniques in a controlled lab environment.
  • Develop and execute tests alongside partner teams, documenting processes and outcomes.
  • Iterate on work based on feedback from senior engineers to enhance the quality of assessments.
  • Support other team engagements, including Threat Response Exercises and Threat Emulation Operations under guidance.
  • Present findings and methodologies to peers and partner teams, facilitating collaborative review.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401k retirement plan with profit-sharing options.
  • Generous vacation policy with 15 days for new associates plus sick time and personal days.
  • Paid volunteerism day and ten paid holidays each year.
  • Short- and long-term disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost to employees.
  • Employee Assistance Program and tax-advantaged accounts available.
Full Job Description
Opportunity Overview

Team Overview

A Threat Emulation Engineer is an introductory role to Red Teams focused on developing foundational skills in adversary tradecraft replication and assessment execution. Engineers at this level work within clearly defined scope and are supported through structured review, feedback, and mentorship. The role is designed as an entry point into Threat Emulation for individuals with experience in related technical fields. No prior Red Team or offensive security experience is required.

What You Will Do
  • The primary focus of the position is Threat Detection Assessments (TDAs). These are collaborative engagements where the team tests whether the organization's defenses can identify specific adversary techniques. Engineers research how adversaries carry out specific techniques, then build and run tests that replicate those techniques in a controlled environment. They document what they built, how they ran it, and what the organization's defenses did in response.
  • Day-to-day work includes reading technical research on adversary techniques, reproducing those techniques in a test environment, writing the tools or scripts needed to run each test, executing tests alongside partner teams, and documenting the results. Engineers own the quality of their work products. All work is reviewed by senior engineers before use, but the author is responsible for iterating and improving based on that feedback.
  • Engineers also shadow and support the team's other services under senior guidance. Threat Response Exercises (TRXs) are collaborative engagements where partner teams rehearse incident response. Threat Emulation Operations (TEOs) are unannounced campaigns that test the organization's overall readiness. Exposure to both builds the context needed for advancement.

How You Will Grow
  • Growth at the level is structured around mentorship and increasing independence. Senior engineers define scope, assign work, and provide feedback. Over time, engineers take on broader assignments and work more independently as their skills develop.
  • Review is treated as a learning mechanism rather than a gatekeeping process. Senior engineers identify strengths and areas for growth, and build on those strengths while developing in weaker areas. The goal is to develop an adversary mindset, meaning the ability to think about systems from an attacker's perspective and apply that thinking to realistic test scenarios.
  • Advancement is based on demonstrated capability, not time in grade. The signals that define readiness include the ability to independently research and replicate adversary techniques, clearly document findings, and represent the team to partner functions with confidence. Performance is measured by growth toward these capabilities rather than output volume.

Collaboration
  • The Threat Emulation team works closely with Threat Intelligence, Threat Response, and Threat Detection as part of an integrated threat management model. Engineers interact with these partner teams during assessments and exercises, explaining what they tested and coordinating during execution.
  • Engineers are expected to present their work to peers and partner teams, ask questions when concepts are unclear, and respond constructively to feedback. They are not expected to drive cross-team processes independently. When coordination needs go beyond explanation or learning, engineers escalate to more experienced team members.


Position Requirements

What Experience You'll Need:
  • Formal education in computer science, engineering, information security, or a related technical field may be helpful, but is not required. Equivalent experience gained through professional work, independent study, home lab environments, research projects, or other hands-on technical learning is equally valued.
  • 7 years of experience in security operations, IT, systems administration, software engineering, penetration testing, academic study, self-directed learning, or other technical backgrounds.
  • Operating system fundamentals, such as process execution, authentication, privilege models, and system events.
  • Basic networking concepts, including common protocols and client-server interactions.
  • Familiarity with scripting or programming in at least one language.
  • Exposure to command-line tools and system administration tasks.
  • Understanding of basic security concepts, including access control, logging, and common attack patterns.
  • Candidates should demonstrate the ability to learn independently and engage with unfamiliar technical material. This includes:
    • Reading and understanding technical documentation, research write-ups, or adversary tradecraft reports.
    • Reproducing described behavior in a lab or test environment.
    • Documenting findings clearly in writing, with attention to technical detail and accuracy.
  • Experience producing written technical material is a strong signal. This can include reports, documentation, blogs, capture-the-flag write-ups, or project notes. Interest in adversary tradecraft, capture-the-flag competitions, Hack The Box, or similar platforms is a positive indicator.
  • Candidates should be comfortable explaining technical concepts to others and engaging in constructive discussion. This includes:
    • Asking questions when concepts are unclear.
    • Accepting feedback and incorporating it into subsequent work.
    • Explaining their approach and findings, both in writing and verbally.
  • Prior experience working in team-based technical environments is beneficial but not required.


**Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week.**

Salary Information

Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page.

About Edward Jones

Edward Jones provides investment advisory and management services to individual investors. It also offers wealth management, retirement and college savings plans, insurance, and advisory services.

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Join the thriving team at Edward Jones and be part of a company renowned for its commitment to professional growth and innovation. As a leader in the financial services industry, Edward Jones offers unparalleled job opportunities that empower you to shape your future and foster a culture of leadership and diversity.

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At Edward Jones, we are constantly expanding our team with roles that challenge and reward our employees. Explore a range of positions that suit your skills and career ambitions, from entry-level to senior leadership roles. Whether you're looking for a full-time position or an internship, Edward Jones provides a platform for growth and learning.

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Edward Jones is committed to offering a supportive work environment where every team member feels valued. Enjoy competitive benefits, including health, retirement plans, and family-friendly policies that make balancing your professional and personal life easier. Our culture promotes teamwork, respect, and integrity, all foundational to our business ethos.

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Size
50,000 employees
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Founded
1997
* Ladders Estimates

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