Offensive Security Analyst: Purple Team & Pen Tests

Abbott; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 61,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott’s Enterprise Cybersecurity team in Madison, WI seeks an Offensive Security Analyst to execute authorized penetration tests, emulate adversaries, validate vulnerabilities, and report findings. You’ll work under senior guidance, develop skills with tools like Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, and Kali Linux, and collaborate across security teams in a regulated healthcare environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in cybersecurity, a relevant degree or experience, and familiarity with MITRE

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience and certifications.
• 1–3 years of cybersecurity experience or internship/co-op.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux, networking fundamentals, and Active Directory concepts.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP, PTES, CWE, and CVSS.
• Exposure to scripting or automation such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute authorized penetration tests against Abbott assets (web apps, APIs, networks, cloud).
• Support adversary emulation and purple team exercises with scenario development and ATT&CK mapping.
• Validate vulnerabilities and assess exploit feasibility to reduce false positives.

Skills

Python scripting

PowerShell

Bash

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

Burp Suite

Nmap

Metasploit

Kali Linux

Job description

Abbott’s Enterprise Cybersecurity team in Madison, WI seeks an Offensive Security Analyst to execute authorized penetration tests, emulate adversaries, validate vulnerabilities, and report findings. You’ll work under senior guidance, develop skills with tools like Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, and Kali Linux, and collaborate across security teams in a regulated healthcare environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in cybersecurity, a relevant degree or experience, and familiarity with MITRE