Government and Public Sector - Cybersecurity - ...

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Government and Public Sector - Cybersecurity - Offensive Engineer - Senior Consultant From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector practice ("GPS") of Ernst & Young provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of protecting the nation and serving the people; increasing public safety; improving healthcare for our military, veterans and citizens; delivering essential public services; and helping those in need. EY is ready to help our government build a better working world. The opportunity Our cybersecurity professionals possess diverse industry knowledge, along with unique technical expertise and specialized skills. The team works together in planning, pursuing, delivering and managing engagements to assess, improve, build, and in some cases operate integrated security operations for our clients. We will support you with career-long training and coaching to develop your skills. As EY is a global leading service provider in this space, you will be working with the best of the best in a collaborative environment. So, whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. Your key responsibilities As an Offensive Engineer, you'll work with EY's red team operations to develop and support offensive security tooling including command and control (C2), custom payloads, automated testing, and report automation to help bring quality and repeatability to red team assessment. Projects here could include custom development of payloads, Custom C2 development, and troubleshooting/maintaining tooling and exploits. Our professionals work together in planning, pursuing, delivering and managing engagements to assess, improve, build, and in some cases operate integrated security operations for our clients. Skills and attributes for success Development experience with a deep understanding of operating system interaction Experience and knowledge in penetration testing which includes internet, intranet, wireless, web application, social engineering and physical penetration testing. Experience and knowledge in red team operations which include scenario development, infrastructure deployment, common initial access methods, detection evasion, and persistence. Ability to work both independently as well as part of a team of technical testers on penetration testing and red team engagements. Provide technical leadership and advise team members on offensive tool capabilities and limitations. Understand and develop exploits for security vulnerabilities in a wide array of systems in a variety of situations. Perform in-depth analysis of penetration testing results and support development to automate reporting for risks and recommendations. Convey complex technical security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences including executives. To qualify for the role you must have A bachelor's degree and at least 3+ years of related work experience Experience in any of the following languages: C#, Java, Go Experience in any of the following unmanaged languages (e.g. C, C++, Rust, etc.) Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Java, Perl etc.) An in depth understanding of attack and penetration testing Updated and familiarized with the latest exploits and security trends Willingness to be on-site 5 days a week in the greater Washington, DC area Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret-level clearance Ideally, you'll also have A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field Knowledge of Windows, Linux, Unix, any other major operating systems Experience in reverse engineering, vulnerability analysis, and exploit development Familiarity with the latest exploits, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP), vulnerability remediation and security trends in Cloud implementations Deep understanding of TCP/IP network protocols Understanding of network security and popular attacks vectors Any of the following certifications: GSE, OSCP, OSWP, GPEN, GWAPT, OSED, OSEE, GXPN, GRTP, CRTP, or GDAT. Any of the following courses: SEC670, SEC699, SEC760 What we look for We're interested in intellectually curious people with a genuine passion for cyber security. With your specialization in offensive engineering, we'll turn to you to speak up with innovative new ideas that could make a lasting difference not only to us - but also to the industry as a whole. If you have the confidence in both your presentation and technical abilities to grow into a leading expert here, this is the role for you. What we offer We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $103,800 to $190,300. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $124,600 to $216,300. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-01-01