Offensive Security Analyst

Job Title: Offensive Security Analyst

Location: New York, NY

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 6+ Months

Domain: Technology | Banking

Pay Rate: $65/hr on W2 & 70/hr on c2c

Application Deadline: October 30th

SKILLS REQUIRED

Primary (Must-Have):

- Red Team Operations and Offensive Security

- Pentera Console and Pentera Surface

- Web Application, API, Network, and Infrastructure Security Testing

Secondary (Good to Have):

- Experience with cloud security and cloud penetration testing.

- Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and common CVEs.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced Red Team / Offensive Security Analyst to identify and exploit security vulnerabilities across applications, networks, infrastructure, and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will conduct penetration testing, simulate real-world cyberattacks, analyze attack paths, and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen the organization's security posture.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct penetration testing across web applications, APIs, networks, servers, desktops, cloud environments, and mobile applications.
• Identify and exploit security weaknesses, misconfigurations, insecure code, and access control vulnerabilities.
• Simulate real-world attack scenarios to evaluate security defenses and system resilience.
• Analyze authentication mechanisms, exploitable credentials, and potential attack paths.
• Utilize offensive security tools, vulnerability scanners, and automated testing platforms.
• Develop scripts and custom testing methodologies to improve security assessment efficiency.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and executive summaries with risk ratings and remediation recommendations.

BENEFITS

Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)

EEOC Compliance:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

DISCLAIMER

AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.