Cloud Penetration Tester Lead

April 27

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Description

• Lead and coordinate purple-teaming exercises against designated cloud resources, focusing initially on external threats. • Collaborate with assessment teams to conduct purple-teaming exercises, utilizing a blend of attack simulations and defense mechanisms to test and improve cloud security. • Plan and define the scope and objectives of purple-teaming activities during the initial planning phase. • Analyze and interpret purple-teaming results to identify vulnerabilities and areas for improvement in cloud security measures. • Develop and implement strategies to mitigate detected vulnerabilities and enhance overall cloud security posture. • Prepare detailed reports and presentations on the outcomes of purple-teaming exercises, including recommendations for enhancing cloud security. • Stay updated with the latest cloud security threats and defense strategies to ensure effective and up-to-date testing techniques. • Train and mentor junior penetration testers and other team members in advanced purple-teaming methodologies and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field. • Industry certifications, such as CISSP, GCIH, GCFA, CEH, OSCP, or equivalent, are highly desirable. • Proven experience (5+ years) in cybersecurity, with a focus on penetration testing or ethical hacking, particularly in cloud environments. • Experience with both red and blue team operations, ideally in a purple-teaming context. • Extensive experience in cloud security, including direct experience with large enterprise cloud services such as AWS, Azure, and Microsoft 365. • Strong technical expertise in cybersecurity technologies, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, SOAR platforms, and network security solutions. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. • Ability to work independently and in a team environment to identify errors, pinpoint root causes, and devise solutions with minimal oversight. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match • Dental Insurance • Health Insurance • Vision Insurance • Life Insurance • Paid Time Off