Offensive Cybersecurity Tester

Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Offensive Cybersecurity Specialist to join our team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the security and resilience of our cloud infrastructure and applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in offensive security techniques, with a focus on penetration testing, threat simulation, and red team operations.
As a key member of our cybersecurity team, you will spearhead a new, high-impact project focused on Azure penetration testing and testing security across multiple cloud platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies while protecting critical assets from evolving threats.
Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive penetration testing of cloud platforms, with a primary focus on Azure, as well as multi-cloud environments.
• Simulate advanced persistent threats (APTs) to evaluate and improve organizational security postures.
• Develop and execute offensive security strategies to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in networks, systems, and applications.
• Utilize tools such as Cobalt Strike and other frameworks to perform red team operations and advanced threat emulation.
• Create custom tools and scripts in C++, C#, and other programming languages to support offensive security efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop remediation strategies for identified vulnerabilities.
• Provide detailed reports on findings, including risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and best practices.
• Stay current on the latest cybersecurity threats, tools, and techniques to continuously enhance testing methodologies.
• Assist in building a robust cloud security framework to safeguard assets across multiple environments.

Qualifications: Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience in offensive security, penetration testing, or red team operations.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in C++, C#, and scripting languages.
• Expertise in Cobalt Strike, Metasploit, or similar offensive security tools.
• In-depth knowledge of penetration testing methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Strong understanding of Azure and other cloud platforms, with experience in multi-cloud environments preferred.

Certifications: Industry certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, OSEP, CRTO, or similar are highly desirable.
Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• A team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently when needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in large-scale, complex cloud environments.
• Knowledge of compliance standards and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS).
• Prior experience developing and automating security tools or frameworks.

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian’s platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian’s brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.