Associate Security Researcher

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $55k - $70k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

👮‍♂️ Cybersecurity / Security Engineer

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

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Cobalt is a leading provider of offensive security services, specializing in modern pentesting solutions. They offer a comprehensive platform that includes dynamic application security testing, network security, and cloud security. Known as the pioneers of Pentest as a Service (PtaaS), Cobalt allows organizations to efficiently scale their security efforts with on-demand access to a pool of expert pentesters. Their services are designed to help businesses identify risks and secure their infrastructure efficiently while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Cobalt's innovative approach and proven experience help companies reduce security risks and improve their overall security posture.

📋 Description

• Set up security research environments • Manage lab infrastructure • Ensure research tooling is stable • Assist in simulating threats as part of Purple Team activities • Document detection gaps and defensive improvements • Perform data collection, log analysis, and initial vulnerability triaging • Support Senior Researchers • Maintain documentation of research findings, scripts, and internal wikis • Progress from foundational systems administration and support tasks into offensive security research • Review penetration testing findings and final reports for accuracy and actionable remediation guidance • Perform technical authorship and quality control for the TPM organization

🎯 Requirements

• Background in systems administration or IT operations • Understanding of servers, networking, permissions, and logs • Strong grasp of security fundamentals • Understanding of penetration testing methodology, including reconnaissance, scanning, and exploitation • Residing in the United States • Preference for candidates in EST or CST • Certifications such as Security+, CySA+, or GSEC, or working toward OSCP • Bonus: experience with Python, Bash, or PowerShell automation • Bonus: interest in AWS, GCP, or Azure cloud security • Bonus: experience with a home lab environment

🏖️ Benefits

• Equity plan • 401(k) program (US) • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance (US) • Wellness stipend • Work-from-home equipment and Wi-Fi stipend • Learning and development stipend • Flexible, generous paid time off • Paid parental leave • Ongoing mentorship opportunities

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