Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
Penetration Testing and Managed Security Operations
Who is TrustNet?
TrustNet is a leading cybersecurity and digital trust service provider for mid-size and large organizations worldwide. We seek a dynamic and professional team player within our service delivery team. In this role, you will work with a diverse team of professionals to solve interesting technical challenges. This is a high-visibility and high-impact role with excellent growth opportunities.
About the Role
Are you passionate about offensive security and real-world cyber defense? Do you thrive on uncovering vulnerabilities before attackers do? If you are looking for a challenging role where you can leverage your penetration testing expertise while also playing a critical role in a managed security operations environment, this is the perfect opportunity!
As a Cybersecurity Engineer, you will be at the frontline of cybersecurity, executing sophisticated penetration tests and red team assessments while helping defend organizations by analyzing, detecting, and responding to threats in a managed security environment. This dual role allows you to attack and defend, sharpening your offensive and defensive security expertise.
Key Responsibilities
Penetration Testing and Offensive Security
- Conduct advanced penetration tests on web applications, APIs, networks, cloud environments, and mobile applications.
- Simulate real-world cyberattacks using red teaming and adversary emulation techniques.
- Develop and execute custom exploits to assess an organization’s security resilience.
- Perform social engineering assessments, including phishing, pretexting, and physical security tests.
- Conduct source code reviews for security flaws and misconfigurations.
- Document findings in detailed reports with actionable remediation guidance for clients.
- Stay ahead of the latest vulnerabilities, attack methodologies, and hacking tools.
Managed Security and Defensive Operations
- Monitor and analyze security events from SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and other security tools.
- Investigate and respond to security incidents containing threats before they escalate.
- Hunt for threats using anomaly detection, behavioral analytics, and threat intelligence.
- Tune security monitoring tools to reduce false positives and improve threat detection.
- Provide detailed reports on security events, investigations, and incident response actions.
- Develop and implement playbooks for security incident response and threat mitigation.
- Ability to work with and communicate with clients’ technical teams to advise and help resolve detected issues.
Technical Skills Required
Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
- Strong knowledge of penetration testing methodologies (OSSTMM, PTES, OWASP)
- Experience with tools such as OWASP ZAP, Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, OpenVAS, Nessus, and NMap.
- Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash, Ruby)
- Expertise in web application security (SQLi, XSS, CSRF, SSRF, IDOR, RCE)
- Knowledge of Active Directory attacks (kerberoasting, pass-the-hash, golden ticket, etc.)
- Understanding of cloud security testing (AWS, Azure, GCP misconfigurations, identity abuse)
- Familiarity with wireless security assessments and Bluetooth/NFC hacking
Managed Security and Defensive Operations
- Experience with SIEM platforms (LevelBlue AlienVault USM Anywhere, Splunk, QRadar, ELK Stack, Microsoft Sentinel)
- Proficiency in EDR and XDR solutions (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender)
- Strong knowledge of log analysis, threat hunting, and forensic investigation
- Incident response experience, including malware analysis and memory forensics
- Understanding of security frameworks (MITRE ATTandCK, NIST CSF, CIS Controls)
- Experience with automation and SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response)
What Makes This Role Exciting?
- Red Team Meets Blue Team: You’ll get the best of both worlds—testing security defenses AND improving them.
- Challenging Engagements: Work on complex cybersecurity projects for top-tier organizations. Access to Cutting-Edge Tech: Work with the latest security tools and offensive and defensive security techniques.
- Continuous Learning: Stay ahead in the field with training, certifications, and research opportunities.
- Work with Elite Experts: Join a team of skilled, ethical hackers, SOC analysts, and threat hunters.
- Real Impact: Help organizations strengthen their security posture and protect against real-world cyber threats.
What education and certification you will need
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a related field.
- Preference for technical certifications (Not Required but a Plus)
- OSCP, OSWE, or OSEP (Offensive Security)
- GPEN, GWAPT, or GCIH (GIAC Certifications)
- CRTO (Certified Red Team Operator)
- CISSP, CISM, or CISA (General Cybersecurity)
- Azure/AWS/GCP Security Certifications
What experience is required
- Minimum of 8 years of experience delivering cybersecurity and penetration testing services.
- Exceptional English written language and verbal communication skills
- Thrives on collaboration in a fast-paced, high-growth work environment.
- Strong technical understanding of network, cybersecurity, and pen testing.
- Excellent team player
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Competence in managing confidential and highly sensitive information
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
What knowledge and skills you will need
What we offer
- Work culture: A highly collaborative, supportive, and diverse working ethos.
- Compensation:
- Competitive salary that takes skills and experience into consideration.
- Quarterly performance bonuses that reward excellence and achievement
- Freedom: Fully remote role with flexible working hours and adjustable work/life balance. We don't micromanage. We trust you to do your thing and do it well.
- Flexible hours: We mainly serve clients in the USA. Core collaboration hours are 2 PM to 11 PM (PHT).
- Work from home: No more commuting to work. Just keep your workspace professional.
- Professional Development: We collaborate with you to grow your skills and push you forward. Continuous learning opportunities to stay up to date with the latest industry trends.
- Technologies: Learn how to use the latest technologies
- Benefits:
- Employee and family health insurance covered
- Paid sick leave, mental wellness leave, national holidays, and vacation
- Wellness reimbursement: We help pay for your gym membership, running shoes, yoga mat, vitamins, or anything that keeps you fit and healthy
- Training: company paid technical and business training
- Entrepreneurship: We embrace innovative ideas and people who have the drive.
- Regular company-sponsored virtual social events and paid meals
Industry
- Cybersecurity, IT Services, SaaS
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Functions
- Cybersecurity