Technical Validation Specialist, Enterprise to Edge – Global Security Organisation

ISC2 East Bay Chapter; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 147,200 - 269,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid personal time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity organization is seeking a Technical Validation Specialist in San Jose, California. In this entry-level role, you will be responsible for designing and validating security controls across enterprise systems. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in security frameworks, programming skills, and hands-on experience with BAS tools. The compensation package includes a competitive base salary and extensive benefits. This position aims to enhance security across the organization's global platform.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in enterprise-to-edge security controls.
• Solid understanding of security concepts in corporate environments.
• Proficiency in scripting languages with automation skills.

Responsibilities

• Define measurable security controls aligned with global frameworks.
• Conduct offensive security assessments.
• Collaborate with teams to identify control gaps.

Skills

Enterprise-to-edge security expertise

Threat simulation understanding

Programming/scripting proficiency (Python, Java, etc.)

EDR evasion knowledge

Hands-on experience with BAS frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Selenium

Ansible

Jenkins

Chef

Puppet

Job description

Technical Validation Specialist, Enterprise to Edge – Global Security Organization

Join ISC2 East Bay Chapter as a Technical Validation Specialist to protect TikTok’s global platform by designing, validating, and refining security controls across the entire enterprise-to-edge stack.

Responsibilities

• Define measurable security controls for endpoints, hosts, networks, email, CDN, and IoT aligned with global frameworks.
• Conduct offensive security assessments to simulate real‑world attack scenarios and validate detection and response effectiveness.
• Design and implement control validation processes using existing infrastructure or new technologies where required.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify control gaps and provide remediation guidance.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise across the full enterprise‑to‑edge security stack, including endpoints, networks, hosts, email, application security, CDN, and other critical domains.
• Solid understanding of email, network, host, and CDN security concepts in corporate and production environments.
• Experience simulating advanced threat actor behavior in production‑like environments across enterprise‑to‑edge systems.
• Proficiency in at least one programming/scripting language (Python, Java, Go, Bash, C/C++), with strong debugging and automation skills.
• Deep knowledge of adversary TTPs aligned with MITRE ATT&CK, including EDR evasion and post‑exploitation techniques.
• Hands‑on experience with Breach‑and‑Attack Simulation (BAS) frameworks and tools in large‑scale enterprise and edge environments.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or related field.
• Preferred: Rich experience in pentesting, red team operations, application security, and vulnerability exploitation.
• Preferred: Experience in mobile, web application SDLC and security automation/testing tools (Selenium, Ansible, Jenkins, Chef, Puppet).

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Computer and Network Security

Compensation

Base salary range: $147,200 – $269,800 annually. Additional discretionary bonuses, stock units, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, parental leave, disability coverage, life insurance, well‑being perks, holidays, sick days, paid personal time) vary by location and tenure.

EEO Statement

ISC2 East Bay Chapter is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. District and local laws apply.