Security Analyst - Penetration Testing & Red Teaming

Exciting Opportunity: Security Analyst: Penetration Testing & Red Teaming Specialist

Our client is looking for a talented Security Analyst who is ready to take on a variety of security assessments and grow their career in a high-energy, cutting-edge environment.

Responsibilities:

Penetration Testing:

• Collaborate within a team of experts to conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests across a wide range of technologies.
• Assess network, application (web and thick client), mobile, wireless, social engineering, and physical security, using both automated and manual techniques.
• Engage with clients professionally to deliver insights and constructive feedback, ensuring their security needs are met.
• Dive deep into security topics like network, database, and application security, developing your expertise along the way.
• Leverage your skills with penetration testing tools to uncover vulnerabilities and improve security measures.

Red Teaming:

• Become part of an elite Red Team, focusing on reconnaissance using open-source intelligence (OSINT) to gather actionable data.
• Take the lead in compromising systems by identifying vulnerabilities in people, processes, and technology.
• Develop and deploy command-and-control servers and custom payloads, establishing persistence within target environments.
• Evolve your craft by creating new tools, techniques, and procedures to avoid detection by defenders.
• Work on escalation, maintaining long-term access to compromised networks, and exfiltrating critical data.

Research and Development:

• Stay ahead of the curve by researching and identifying new vulnerabilities, focusing on high-profile products and systems.
• Understand and analyze the latest tactics used by threat actors to craft innovative security strategies.
• Develop and refine attack methodologies that will be used to strengthen future defensive efforts.

Requirements:

Experience:

• 2-5 years' hands-on Penetration Testing, including a strong background in network, mobile, web, and wireless security assessments.
• Strong understanding of common vulnerability assessment and penetration testing tools.
• Ability to think critically and creatively to solve complex security challenges.
• Strong communication skills for both internal collaboration and client-facing interactions.
• Passion for continuous learning and staying updated on the latest in cybersecurity.