Company Name: Praetorian

Job Details: Be an Early Applicant Hiring Remotely in United States Remote 105K-140K Junior

Job Url: https://builtin.com/job/offensive-security-engineer/6360340

Job Description: At Praetorian, we hire the top 1% of cybersecurity talent to tackle the toughest security challenges. As a team of elite offensive security engineers, we push the boundaries of what’s possible in adversary simulation, application security, cloud security, and beyond.Praetorian is an expert-driven offensive security company whose mission is to prevent breaches before they occur. We help organizations shift from an "assume breach” mentality to adopting a prevention-first cybersecurity strategy by actively uncovering exploitable vulnerabilities before threat actors can exploit them.From red team engagements and attack simulations to Chariot, a fully managed continuous threat exposure management program, Praetorian’s human-led, tech-enabled suite of offensive security solutions allows organizations to proactively identify and remediate risk while staying in control of their constantly evolving attack surface.If you’re looking for a place where technical excellence is the standard, continuous learning is encouraged, and impactful work is the norm, you’ve found it.Core Responsibilities:Provide technical assistance on challenging security projects for our Professional Services and Managed Services customersDevelop custom methodologies, payloads, exploits, and tools to ensure project successDevelop new Chariot capabilities based upon security vulnerabilities identified in consulting security projects. Learn as much as possible about the industry and the work we doQualifications:Demonstrated passion for Offensive Security and Adversarial EngineeringDemonstrated passion and experience in any of the following:Product Security Testing (Application, Mobile, LLM)Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP)Web Application Penetration TestingInternal/External Network Penetration TestingRed TeamIoT Security (Embedded, Firmware, Wireless)Secure Code ReviewReverse EngineeringVulnerability Research / Exploit DevelopmentExperience writing software or scripts using common offensive security languages such as Go (Golang), Python, PowerShell, or BashInternships with cyber, startup, and/or high-tech companiesBachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or physics+1 Qualifications:Demonstrable contributions to vulnerability research, exploit development, and CVE assignmentsFamiliarity with AI prompt engineering to support tool development, script generation, payload creation, and adversary emulationCapture-the-flag, CCDC, CPTC or other security related competitionsNotable achievements on testing platforms such as Hack the Box, TryHackMe, Portswigger and similar Verifiable open source contribution with git commits to popular offsec projectsSecurity community experience via presentations, conference attendance, blogs, white papers and similar PNPT, BSCP, OSCP, CPTS, OSWE, OSCE, OSEP, OSED, CRTO, cloud certifications and similarDesired Behaviors:Fanatical passion for cybersecurity and the challenges it presentsCustomer centric focus with an obsessive need to wow and delight each clientAbility to maintain high levels of output and work ethicPersonable individual who enjoys working in a team-oriented environmentSelf-starter and independent learner that is able to spin up quicklyCompensation & Benefits:Competitive salaryEquity Incentive Plan, offering ownership stakes in the companyContinuous learning opportunities through our internal Learning & Development (L&D) programComprehensive health and dental insurance coverageImmediate 401(k) matchingPaid maternity and paternity leaveWe believe in clarity and fairness from the start. For candidates based in California, Colorado, Washington, and New York, the estimated base salary range for this role is $105,000-$140,000. The final offer will be thoughtfully determined based on various factors, including your unique skills, experience, and location. At Praetorian, we recognize that great talent comes with diverse backgrounds—and we’re committed to ensuring each offer reflects the value you bring to our team.At Praetorian, we’re not just looking for employees—we’re looking for mission-driven security professionals who want to work alongside the best in the industry. Our team is dedicated to staying ahead of adversaries, uncovering vulnerabilities before they can be exploited, and enabling organizations to take control of their evolving attack surfaces.Find out why the world’s leading companies trust Praetorian and join us in creating a future without compromise. Apply today!In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse Praetorian.  We are an equal opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other legally protected status.