Lead Offensive Security Engineer

Global leader in CRM and enterprise cloud computing solutions
$167,300 - $253,000
Security
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
1+ year of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cybersecurity

Description For Lead Offensive Security Engineer

Salesforce is seeking a Lead Offensive Security Engineer to join their security team in a hybrid role based in Bellevue, WA. This position combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities in offensive security operations. The role involves leading Red Team operations, conducting penetration testing, and driving security innovations. You'll work with cutting-edge security tools and technologies while collaborating with both offensive and defensive security teams.

As a Lead Offensive Security Engineer, you'll be responsible for conducting sophisticated security assessments, developing automated security tools, and mentoring team members. The position requires expertise in multiple programming languages, security tools, and methodologies. You'll play a crucial role in identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities across Salesforce's infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in a relevant field and demonstrated experience in offensive security operations. This role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work with industry-leading security professionals. You'll have the flexibility of hybrid work arrangements while contributing to the security of one of the world's leading enterprise software companies.

Working at Salesforce means joining a company committed to improving the state of the world through technology and equality initiatives. The role offers significant growth opportunities and the chance to shape the security landscape of a major technology company. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity.

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Responsibilities For Lead Offensive Security Engineer

  • Deliver services related to Offensive Operations and Vulnerability Research
  • Lead Red Team Operations efforts
  • Improve work through innovation and automation
  • Partner with Blue Team to uplift security capabilities
  • Promote Salesforce Security through community contributions
  • Perform full scope targeted penetration testing engagements
  • Conduct Adversarial Simulation/Red Team assessments
  • Perform physical, social engineering and network exploitation assessments
  • Provide support by writing tools/setting up infrastructure
  • Build, deploy, and manage Red Team operational infrastructure
  • Develop automated systems to detect security exposures
  • Document kill-chain phases for root-cause analysis
  • Present findings to stakeholders
  • Mentor other Offensive Security engineers

Requirements For Lead Offensive Security Engineer

Go
Java
Python
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related quantitative discipline
  • 1 year of experience in the job or related field
  • Experience with C, Python, x86 assembly language, Java, Go
  • Knowledge of Operating Systems and Network Security
  • Expertise in x86 and C Binary Reverse Engineering
  • Experience with Embedded Systems Hacking and Security
  • Cloud Security (AWS or Azure) knowledge
  • Proficiency with Nessus, Metasploit, Burp Suite, and Splunk
  • Experience with threat modeling and information assurance
  • Skills in Payload/exploit Development
  • Vulnerability and Risk assessment experience
  • Experience with reverse engineering tools
  • Offensive penetration testing skills

Benefits For Lead Offensive Security Engineer

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Incentive compensation
  • Equity
  • Healthcare benefits

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