Red Team / Offensive Security Analyst

Immediate need for a talented Red Team / Offensive Security Analyst. This is a 06+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in New York, NY(Hybrid) . Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID:26-32256

Pay Range: $60 - $61/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct penetration testing on web applications, networks, infrastructure, desktops/servers (Linux and Windows), APIs, cloud environments, and mobile apps.
• Perform vulnerability assessments using automated tools and manual techniques.
• Simulate real-world cyberattacks to evaluate system resilience.
• Identify and exploit weaknesses in systems and applications.
• Analyze security flaws, misconfigurations, and insecure code.
• Test authentication systems, access controls, and network defenses.
• Document all findings, methodologies, and evidence of vulnerabilities.
• Prepare detailed technical and executive reports.
• Communicate risks and remediation recommendations to stakeholders.
• Recommend solutions to address identified security gaps and vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to implement fixes.
• Validate remediation through re-testing.
• Utilize security tools such as Metasploit, Nmap, Burp Suite, Kali, Vulnerability Scanners, Pentera Console, and Surface.
• Develop scripts (Python, Bash) to automate testing processes.
• Design custom exploits and testing methodologies.
• Stay updated on emerging threats, exploitation techniques, and security vulnerabilities (OWASP, CVEs).
• Research new attack vectors and penetration testing techniques.
• Collaborate with security teams, developers, and IT operations to educate on secure coding and security best practices.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in offensive security and penetration testing.
• Strong knowledge of security testing methodologies and tools.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and Bash.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards.

Our client is a leading IT Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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