• Security Analyst

    Robert Half Technology (Nashville, TN)


    Description

    We are seeking a skilled and proactive Security Analyst with at least 2 years of offensive-facing cybersecurity experience to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will specialize in offensive security practices, focusing on proactively identifying vulnerabilities and testing the security posture of systems, networks, and applications. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about staying a step ahead of potential threats and contributing to the ongoing improvement of organizational security measures. This opportunity is 100% on-site, 5 days per week. At this time, we are unable to support C2C or relocation.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Perform penetration testing on systems, applications, and networks to identify vulnerabilities and security flaws.

    + Execute red team engagements to simulate real-world attacks and assess the effectiveness of security measures.

    + Utilize tools and scripts to conduct vulnerability assessments, providing clear and actionable reports on findings.

    + Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and security teams to recommend and verify the implementation of remediation measures.

    + Perform threat hunting to mimic adversarial thinking, identifying exploitable weaknesses before attackers do.

    + Research and stay current on emerging cybersecurity threats, attack vectors, and offensive tactics.

    + Develop and deploy custom testing methodologies and scripts tailored to specific scenarios or environments.

    + Conduct social engineering tests (e.g., phishing simulations) to evaluate user awareness and identify vulnerabilities from a human perspective.

    + Assist in educating teams about offensive security techniques and advocate for secure coding/testing practices.

    + Document and present findings in a clear and concise manner, explaining technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

    Requirements

    Required Qualifications and Skills:

    + 2+ years of hands-on offensive security experience, including penetration testing and ethical hacking.

    + Proficiency with industry-standard penetration testing tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Kali Linux, and Wireshark.

    + Strong scripting and programming skills in languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, or JavaScript to craft custom tools and automate tasks.

    + Solid understanding of offensive security techniques, including exploitation, privilege escalation, lateral movement, and data exfiltration.

    + Experience identifying and exploiting OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and other common weaknesses in web applications, APIs, and networks.

    + Basic knowledge of networking protocols, architecture, and firewall configurations.

    + Familiarity with threat modeling and understanding of how attackers approach common environments.

    + Exceptional analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a proactive, attacker-like mindset.

    + Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce detailed technical reports and executive summaries.

    Preferred Qualifications (Not Required):

    + Offensive security certifications such as:

    + OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)

    + OSWE (Offensive Security Web Expert)

    + CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)

    + CRTP (Certified Red Team Professional)

    + Experience developing proof-of-concept exploits or tools.

    + Familiarity with bug bounty platforms and responsible disclosure processes (e.g., HackerOne, Bugcrowd).

    + Knowledge of cloud-based environments and technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) from a penetration testing perspective.

    + Experience working in collaborative engagements with blue teams for improvement in cyber defense strategies.

    Education:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.

     

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