Senior Offensive Security Engineer

Title: Senior Offensive Security Engineer Reports to: Director, Product Security and Incident Response Location: Remote Compensation Range: $170,000.00 to $185,000.00 base plus bonus and equity What We Do: Cybercrime is growing, and more businesses are getting hit by threats that used to target only the biggest organizations. That pushes defenders like us to operate at the highest level, and it deepens our need for good people who want to make a meaningful impact. Founded in 2015 by former NSA cyber operators, Huntress is a remote-first team working to make enterprise-grade cybersecurity accessible to businesses of all sizes. We work closely with security teams and service providers protecting complex environments, often without the time or headcount to handle it all. That’s why we build our technology in-house and back it with a 24/7 human-led Security Operations Center (SOC). As a result, our platform is never disconnected from the experts who manage it, ensuring our customers' protection. Huntress now secures more than 5M endpoints and 11M identities worldwide. Those numbers keep growing because more businesses rely on us to help carry the load and operate with more confidence. Every day, you can see that commitment in how we stand with our customers and how we show up for each other. What You’ll Do: As a Senior Offensive Security Engineer, you will work in our Offensive Security team to assess Huntress’ ability to withstand attacks from highly motivated adversaries. This role will be responsible for determining weaknesses in Huntress’ defenses through offensive security engagements. The scope is not limited to our production systems; we expect you to accurately weaponize the successful tactics our adversaries utilize to attack their victims and test all aspects of our organization for resilience. Huntress has security expertise in spades, and you will be surrounded by some of the best in the business. In this role you’ll partner closely with our internal security and product teams to explore and address security concerns in an adversarial but collaborative fashion - security is a team sport. Responsibilities: Plan, design, and execute red (and purple) team engagements to simulate advanced adversarial tactics and techniques Perform in-depth penetration tests on web applications, endpoint agents, internal systems, and our people Utilize a mix of traditional scripting and generative AI platforms to rapidly prototype tools, replicate sophisticated cyber threats, and automate repetitive workflows during live engagements Conduct social engineering campaigns to evaluate human vulnerabilities Collaborate closely with the Security Operations Center and CSIRT teams to enhance detection and response capabilities Stay informed on emerging threats and update red teaming methodologies Partner with Product Security to prioritize testing efforts for new releases Analyze and exploit vulnerabilities through detailed operational logging, leveraging strong documentation and communication skills to translate complex technical findings into actionable remediation guidance that directly hardens the organization's security Develop and deliver detailed technical and executive-level reports post-engagement Integrate red team tools, techniques, and processes into a broader security strategy Lead or participate in after-action reviews to identify lessons learned Assist in designing and implementing security controls based on red team findings What You Bring To The Team: 3+ years of experience as an offensive security professional A documentation-first mindset Deep knowledge of adversarial tradecraft Expert knowledge of cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure) Skills in scripting languages Experience communicating findings that inform defenses A pragmatic approach to problem solving Experience working in a primarily macOS environment is a significant asset What We Offer: 100% remote work environment - since our founding in 2015 Generous paid time off policy, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays 12 weeks of paid parental leave Highly competitive and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits plans 401(k) with a 5% contribution regardless of employee contribution Life and Disability insurance plans Stock options for all full-time employees One-time $500 reimbursement for building/upgrading home office Annual allowance for education and professional development assistance $75 USD/month digital reimbursement Access to the BetterUp platform for coaching, personal, and professional growth Huntress is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where every single member of our team is valued, has a voice, and is empowered to come to work every day just as they are. 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. We do discriminate against hackers who try to exploit businesses of all sizes. Accommodations: If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or pre-employment testing or participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected] . Please note that non-accommodation requests to this inbox will not receive a response. Huntress uses artificial intelligence tools to assist in reviewing and evaluating job applications, including resume screening, skills assessment, and candidate matching and comparisons. These AI tools support our human recruiters in the initial review process but do not make final hiring decisions without human involvement. By submitting your application, you acknowledge this use of AI in our recruitment process. Please review our Candidate Privacy Notice for more details on our practices and your data privacy rights. #BI-Remote

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