[Remote] Senior Offensive Security Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Huntress is a remote-first cybersecurity company founded by former NSA cyber operators, dedicated to making enterprise-grade cybersecurity accessible to businesses of all sizes. As a Senior Offensive Security Engineer, you will assess the company's defenses against attacks, conduct penetration tests, and collaborate with internal teams to enhance security measures.
Responsibilities
- Plan, design, and execute red (and purple) team engagements to simulate advanced adversarial tactics and techniques
- Perform in-depth penetration tests on web applications, endpoint agents, internal systems, and our people
- Utilize a mix of traditional scripting and generative AI platforms to rapidly prototype tools, replicate sophisticated cyber threats, and automate repetitive workflows during live engagements
- Conduct social engineering campaigns to evaluate human vulnerabilities
- Collaborate closely with the Security Operations Center and CSIRT teams to enhance detection and response capabilities
- Stay informed on emerging threats and update red teaming methodologies
- Partner with Product Security to prioritize testing efforts for new releases
- Analyze and exploit vulnerabilities through detailed operational logging, leveraging strong documentation and communication skills to translate complex technical findings into actionable remediation guidance that directly hardens the organization's security
- Develop and deliver detailed technical and executive-level reports post-engagement
- Integrate red team tools, techniques, and processes into a broader security strategy
- Lead or participate in after-action reviews to identify lessons learned
- Assist in designing and implementing security controls based on red team findings
Skills
- 3+ years of experience as an offensive security professional
- A documentation-first mindset
- Deep knowledge of adversarial tradecraft
- Expert knowledge of cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure)
- Skills in scripting languages
- Experience communicating findings that inform defenses
- A pragmatic approach to problem solving
- Experience working in a primarily macOS environment is a significant asset
Benefits
- 100% remote work environment - since our founding in 2015
- Generous paid time off policy, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Highly competitive and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits plans
- 401(k) with a 5% contribution regardless of employee contribution
- Life and Disability insurance plans
- Stock options for all full-time employees
- One-time $500 reimbursement for building/upgrading home office
- Annual allowance for education and professional development assistance
- $75 USD/month digital reimbursement
- Access to the BetterUp platform for coaching, personal, and professional growth
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