Offensive Security Senior Analyst

S&P Global; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

S&P Global is seeking an experienced Offensive Security professional to join our Offensive Security team in the United States. You will lead red team engagements, contribute to purple team exercises, and help strengthen defenses by simulating real-world attacks.

You will design breach and attack simulations, develop custom attack tools, and collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to provide actionable remediation guidance and security recommendations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years 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 or GCP) and databases.
• Experience with scripting and programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, JavaScript for automation and tool development.
• Experience with leveraging AI through all phases of the attack chain.
• Familiarity with Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Actors, MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Relevant security certifications such as GIAC RTP, RTO, OSCP, GPEN or equivalent credentials.
• Demonstrated ability to manage responsibilities independently while contributing to cross-functional team objectives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct red team engagements to simulate advanced threats against S&P Global's infrastructure and applications.
• Execute purple team exercises by collaborating with defensive security teams to enhance detection, prevention, and response capabilities.
• Design and conduct breach and attack simulations to identify security gaps and validate controls.
• Develop custom attack tools and methodologies to test security resilience and stay ahead of threats.
• Partner with development and infrastructure teams to provide actionable remediation guidance and security recommendations.

Skills

Communications

Offensive security

Red team frameworks

Networking fundamentals

OS knowledge

Entra/AD

AWS/Azure/GCP

Databases

Python

PowerShell

Bash

JavaScript

AI in attacks

MITRE ATT&CK

GIAC RTP

RTO

OSCP

GPEN

Job description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

11

The Team:

Our Offensive Security team fosters a culture of inclusiveness, teamwork, knowledge sharing, relentless learning, integrity and fun. Operating under the tagline "Offense sharpens defense," 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 and Impact:

• 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

What We're Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Excellent communications skills, able to effectively translate technical concepts to non-technical individuals


• 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 or 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


• Demonstrated ability to manage responsibilities independently while contributing positively to cross-functional team objectives

Additional 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