Cybersecurity Threat Hunter II (OffSecOps)

SiloSmashers; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Offensive Security Operations expert, where your skills will be pivotal in strengthening security measures and enhancing incident response capabilities. This role involves proactively identifying vulnerabilities and simulating real-world attack scenarios to safeguard critical systems against evolving cyber threats. You'll collaborate with defensive teams to share insights and improve overall security posture. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity offers a dynamic and supportive environment for your career growth.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Offensive Security Operations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Detect and combat advanced cyber threats effectively.
• Conduct penetration tests and simulate adversarial tactics.

Skills

Offensive Security Operations

Cyber Threat Analysis

Penetration Testing

Effective Communication

Collaboration with Defensive Teams

Education

BS/BA in Computer Science

BS/BA in Information Systems

BS/BA in Software Engineering

Job description

Summary of Position

SiloSmashers is looking for an Offensive Security Operations (OffSecOps) individual to support CISA to strengthen their security posture, improve incident response capabilities, and stay ahead of evolving cyber threats by providing valuable insights into CISA's security landscape to allow them to take proactive steps to mitigate security risks.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Continuously detect, analyze and combat advanced cyber threats.
2. Proactive Security Approach: Actively seek out vulnerabilities and weaknesses within CISA's systems, networks, and applications before adversaries can exploit them.
3. Simulating Adversarial Tactics: Emulate the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by real-world threat actors to identify and exploit security vulnerabilities. This includes conducting penetration tests, red team exercises, and other offensive security assessments.
4. Identify weaknesses and gaps in security posture and address them before they can be exploited by attackers.
5. Collaboration with Defensive Teams: Work closely with defensive security teams to share insights, findings, and recommendations for improving overall security posture.
6. Simulate realistic attack scenarios and assess the potential impact of security vulnerabilities on business operations, data integrity, and customer trust.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Experience

1. BS/BA in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or other related analytical, scientific, or technical discipline.
2. 4+ years of OffSecOps experience.
3. Effective written and oral communication skills.
4. Previous Federal Government experience is a plus.

Security Clearance

• Minimum Secret

Work Location

• 100% remote with occasional on-site visits as needed.