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Senior Cybersecurity Engineer - Threat Simulation

$92,000 - 118,000
Software Guidance & Assistance
North LaSalle Street 160, Chicago
$92,000 - 118,000
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Company Size
200-500
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Company Type
Services
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Senior
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Full-Time
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Language
English
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Visa sponsorship
No

Requirements

Must:
- A strong offensive mindset with a history of effectively breaking and building in complex enterprise settings. - Over 5 years of experience using industry-standard penetration testing and adversary emulation tools (e.g., Cobalt Strike, Sliver, Mythic, Bloodhound, Burp Suite). - Proficient understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK Framework and advanced evasion methods for bypassing contemporary security measures. - Comprehensive knowledge of the cyber kill chain and the complete lifecycle of Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), especially within financial institutions. - Proficient in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and familiar with a compiled language (e.g., Go, C#) for tool creation. - Extensive experience in attacking and securing complex cloud, on-premises, and hybrid systems, spanning initial access to goal achievement. - Solid grasp of Windows and Linux system hardening practices, Purple Team automation techniques, and vulnerability evaluation strategies. - Proven expertise in security with at least one major cloud provider (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).

Responsibilities

- Conduct impactful Red Team exercises against complex hybrid cloud environments, utilizing real-world threat intelligence and the MITRE ATT&CK Framework. - Design and sustain robust Red and Purple Team infrastructures, enhancing automation for better efficiency and scalability. - Collaboratively design and lead joint Purple Team exercises, actively working with cyber defense to bolster detection and response capabilities. - Engage in ongoing research to develop new offensive security tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and facilitate knowledge sharing within the security team. - Perform specialized, ad-hoc offensive security assessments using advanced tools, both leading industry solutions and our own innovations, to reveal subtle security vulnerabilities. - Prepare detailed post-exercise reports, encompassing technical findings, narratives of compromises, and strategic, risk-rated remediation recommendations. - Guide cyber defense teams during incident investigations, delivering key subject matter expertise on attacker methodologies and perspectives. - Promote security awareness and facilitate technical knowledge exchange by working closely with information security, technology, and business stakeholders.

Description


We are Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA), seeking a Sr. Cyber Security Engineer to join our clients Global Information Security (GIS) team in Chicago, IL. In this vital role, you will enhance our security posture through Offensive Security initiatives, engaging in Red Team exercises and collaborating on Purple Team activities. As a part of a diverse and dynamic team, youll work towards securing national critical infrastructure while contributing to innovative security solutions. We are a women-owned business, driven by our commitment to solve significant IT challenges with personalized attention. Join us and be part of a culture that values customer service, employee growth, and integrity in every aspect of our work.
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