Threat Emulation & Exploit Engineer – Incident Response

Vanguard; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard's Global Risk and Security team is seeking a seasoned security professional to lead threat analysis, incident response, and security monitoring. You will collect and analyze data, identify real-time attack patterns, and collaborate with IT and business teams to mitigate threats.

The role offers mentorship to junior staff, develops security controls, and participates in special projects. A minimum of five years of related experience, plus an undergraduate degree and offensive security

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of related work experience with at least three years in threat analysis.
• Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience in offensive security disciplines including penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, web application security assessments, adversary emulation, and threat intelligence.
• OSCP or OSWA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads and responds to escalated cyber security alerts, cyber incidents, or related security investigations.
• Monitors for compromises, vulnerabilities, and threats; facilitates incident response technologies and methodologies.
• Develops, manages, maintains and enhances security controls (alerts, rules, policies, and signatures) for security platforms.
• Reviews the network environment for new and evolving cyber threats and provides preventive and remedial solutions.
• Conducts penetration testing, vulnerability assessments and threat modeling.
• Provides written assessments focused on threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies relevant to Vanguard Infrastructure.
• Leads with IT and business teams to ensure prompt and effective distribution of findings; supports enterprise wide security initiatives.
• Mentors junior team members to improve their technical acumen.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Threat analysis

Collaboration

Mentoring

Security operations

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

OSCP

OSWA

Job description

Vanguard's Global Risk and Security team is seeking a seasoned security professional to lead threat analysis, incident response, and security monitoring. You will collect and analyze data, identify real-time attack patterns, and collaborate with IT and business teams to mitigate threats.

The role offers mentorship to junior staff, develops security controls, and participates in special projects. A minimum of five years of related experience, plus an undergraduate degree and offensive security