Threat Emulation and Exploit Engineer
Core
Leads cyber security incident response, threat detection, and offensive security testing to protect client assets and Vanguard infrastructure.
Role type
Senior IC threat emulation and exploit engineer
Builds
Security controls, detection rules, and remediation strategies for Vanguard's global infrastructure
Domain
Financial services cybersecurity and offensive security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
threat analysis, penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, adversary emulation, threat modeling, log analysis, traffic flow analysis, security control development, incident response, risk evaluation
Preferred skills
OSCP, OSWA certifications
Technologies
security platforms, logs, traffic flows
Responsibilities
Lead response to escalated cyber security alerts and incidents; Develop and maintain security controls and signatures; Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments; Analyze logs and traffic to identify malicious activity; Mentor junior team members
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC