Principal Offensive Security Engineer
Core
Lead offensive security initiatives including advanced penetration testing, red-team engagements, and adversary simulations across cloud, application, and identity platforms, integrating AI to enhance testing efficiency.
Role type
Principal Offensive Security Engineer (Technical Leader)
Builds
Security assessments, red-team simulations, AI-assisted security workflows, and automation tools
Domain
Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Offensive Security
Required skills
Penetration testing, Red teaming, Adversary simulation, Cloud security (GCP/AWS/Azure), Identity security, Python/PowerShell/Bash/Go scripting, AI integration in security, Purple teaming, MITRE ATT&CK
Preferred skills
Internal offensive security program building, Exploit research, Social engineering, Kubernetes security, SaaS security, LLM APIs, OSCP/OSWE/CRTO certifications
Technologies
GCP, AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Active Directory, SAML, OAuth, OIDC, MFA, SSO, Python, PowerShell, Bash, Go, MITRE ATT&CK
Responsibilities
Lead risk-based penetration testing and offensive security assessments; Plan and execute complex red-team engagements; Identify and validate security vulnerabilities; Develop and evaluate AI-assisted security workflows; Build custom scripts and automation tools; Collaborate on purple-team exercises; Define and advance the offensive security roadmap; Mentor offensive security professionals
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
