Offensive Security Engineer – Attack Surface Specialist

Prudential Financial; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 99,700 - 148,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market competitive base salary with yearly bonus potential

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Company-funded pension plan

Wellness programs and reimbursements

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking an Offensive Security Engineer to lead efforts in identifying and mitigating security risks. This role involves managing penetration tests, collaborating with IT teams, and fostering a security-first approach across the organization. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in offensive security, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to continuous learning. The position offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to conduct automated and manual offensive testing.
• Experience with various security tools and frameworks.
• Proficiency in programming languages for security-related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration tests and exploit vulnerabilities.
• Improve security processes and documentation.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure security standards.

Skills

Penetration testing expertise

Strong written and verbal communication

Agile development methodologies

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Penetration testing tools

PowerShell

Bash

Ruby

Job description

A financial services company is seeking an Offensive Security Engineer to lead efforts in identifying and mitigating security risks. This role involves managing penetration tests, collaborating with IT teams, and fostering a security-first approach across the organization. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in offensive security, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to continuous learning. The position offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.