Offensive Security Engineer, Penetration Testing
Core
Lead defined-scope penetration tests across websites, services, APIs, infrastructure, cloud, networks, IoT, mobile, and enterprise applications to identify and exploit security vulnerabilities.
Role type
Senior IC offensive security engineer (penetration testing)
Builds
Security testing reports, remediation guidance, and validation of security controls
Domain
Cybersecurity / Offensive Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Penetration testing, vulnerability validation, exploitation, adversarial mindset, automation scripting, cloud security testing, code reading, Linux command-line, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
OSCP/OSWE/GPEN certifications, CTF/Bug Bounty experience, AI tool usage, mobile/IoT/embedded testing, reverse engineering, cloud identity attack paths, Burp Suite/Nmap/Metasploit
Technologies
Python, PowerShell, Bash, Go, C#, JavaScript, Linux, Windows, GCP, AWS, Azure, Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, Frida, Ghidra, IDA, BloodHound
Responsibilities
Lead defined-scope penetration tests, execute reconnaissance and exploitation, validate and document vulnerabilities, produce standardized reports, investigate bug bounty findings, assist with AI-enabled application testing, support practical remediation with engineering teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC