Offensive Security Senior Analyst

S&P Global Market Intelligence; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

S&P Global Market Intelligence is seeking a senior offensive security professional to conduct red team engagements, run purple team exercises with defensive teams, and design breach simulations to identify gaps in security controls.

The role requires strong scripting, cloud knowledge, and IT security certifications, with a focus on continuous learning and independent work within cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years hands-on offensive security, purple/ red team experience.
• Proficiency with Red Teaming frameworks and tools (commercial and open-source).
• Strong knowledge of networks, operating systems (Windows, Linux, Mac), Entra/AD, cloud platforms AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Experience with scripting and programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, JavaScript for automation.
• Experience leveraging Artificial Intelligence through attack phases.
• Familiarity with Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Actors, and MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Security certifications such as GIAC RTP, RTO, OSCP, GPEN or equivalent.
• Desire for continuous learning and a tenacious attitude.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct red team engagements to simulate advanced threats against S&P Global's infrastructure and applications.
• Run purple team exercises with defensive teams to improve detection, prevention, and incident response against evolving threats.
• Design and run breach/attack simulations to identify gaps and validate controls.
• Develop custom attack tools and methodologies to test resilience against emerging threats.
• Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to deliver remediation guidance and security recommendations.

Skills

Offensive security

Purple team

Red team

MITRE ATT&CK

Threat modeling

Networking concepts

OS knowledge

Python scripting

PowerShell

Cloud security fundamentals

Automation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Metasploit

Cobalt Strike

Nmap

Burp Suite

OWASP ZAP

Job description

Job Summary

Our Offensive Security team fosters a culture of inclusiveness, teamwork, knowledge sharing, relentless learning, integrity and fun. Operating under the tagline "Offense sharpens defence," we strengthen our ability to detect, disrupt, and withstand cyber threats through red and collaborative purple team operations. We value continuous growth and believe that by challenging our defenses and assumption, we build a more resilient security posture for S&P Global.

Responsibilities

• Conduct red team engagements to simulate advanced persistent threats and real-world attack scenarios against S&P Global's infrastructure and applications
• Execute purple team exercises by collaborating with defensive security teams to enhance detection & prevention capabilities, incident response procedures and cyber resiliency against the threat actors that target S&P Global
• Design and conduct breach and attack simulations to identify security gaps, improve detection capabilities and validate existing security controls
• Develop custom attack tools and methodologies to test security resilience and stay ahead of emerging threat landscapes
• Partner with development and infrastructure teams to provide actionable remediation guidance and security recommendations

Requirements

• Excellent communications skills, able to effectively translate technical concepts to non-technical individuals
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in offensive security, purple teaming or red team operations
• Proficiency with Red Teaming frameworks and tools, both commercial and open-source
• Strong knowledge of core concepts such as network protocols, operating systems (Windows, Linux, Mac), Entra/AD, cloud platforms AWS Azure GCP and associated services, databases, middleware, email and web applications
• Experience with scripting and programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, JavaScript, or similar for automation and tool development
• Experience with leveraging Artificial Intelligence through all phases of the attack chain
• Familiarity with Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Actors, and emulating their Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) as well as solid knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Relevant security certifications such as GIAC RTP, RTO, OSCP, GPEN or equivalent industry-recognized credentials
• A strong desire for continuous learning and a tenacious attitude
• Demonstrated ability to manage responsibilities independently while contributing positively to cross-functional team objectives

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SIEM technologies, Identity & Access Management systems, and defensive security platforms (EDR, Next-Gen Firewalls, IDS/IPS, WAF, proxies, CDR) including associated bypass and evasion techniques
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and experience integrating security testing into CI/CD pipelines