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Lead Offensive Security Engineer

Cloud

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Praetorian

Praetorian

51-200 employees

Provides continuous cybersecurity testing services

Cybersecurity

Senior

Remote in USA + 1 more

More locations: Remote in Canada

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Microsoft Azure
AWS
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Demonstrated passion for cybersecurity
  • BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of Cloud Security experience in AWS, Azure and/or GCP
  • Additional experience in at least 3 of the following: Product Security Testing (Application, Mobile, LLM), Network Security Testing and/or Red Team, Web Application Penetration Testing, IoT Security (Embedded, Firmware, Wireless), Secure Code Review, Reverse Engineering, Vulnerability Research/ Exploit Development
  • Understanding of threat models, attack paths and intelligence considerations within the scoping of technical projects
  • Ability to write technical reports and present technical findings both internally and externally
  • Experience with startup and/or high-tech companies
  • Familiarity with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes
  • OSCP, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security AZ-500, GCP Pro Security, GCP Pro DevOps, Azure AZ-400, AWS DevOps Pro, CKA, CKS OSCE, OSEE, or OSWE certifications
Responsibilities
  • Lead the technical execution of challenging offensive security projects focused on Cloud Security for our customers
  • Identify nuanced vulnerabilities in cloud environments
  • Develop custom methodologies, payloads, exploits, and tools to ensure project success
  • Develop documentation for novel mitigation strategies to emerging or undocumented security risks identified in client environments
  • Develop comprehensive reports and presentations for our customers
  • Serve as a mentor to other engineers in their technical and professional development
  • Collaborate with the security community to develop novel attack techniques, tactics, and procedures (TTPs) through Praetorian’s Security Blog and other forms of community engagement

Praetorian provides ongoing security testing services to protect various infrastructures, including IoT devices, SaaS applications, mobile apps, cloud infrastructure, and corporate systems. Their approach involves continuous security analysis rather than one-time evaluations, allowing clients to identify and address vulnerabilities as they arise. This subscription-based model enables clients to enhance their security without needing extensive in-house capabilities. Praetorian's services include defensive enablement, purple team exercises, red team operations, incident response, and automated security analysis, ensuring that clients maintain a high level of security over time.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$11.3M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

23%

2 year growth

29%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Praetorian's recognition as a finalist in the Cloud Security Awards and SC Awards highlights its industry leadership and innovation.
  • The appointment of experienced leaders like David Hunt and Peter Kwan strengthens the company's strategic direction and technical expertise.
  • The release of open-source tools like Konstellation and Gato demonstrates Praetorian's commitment to community engagement and technological advancement.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive cybersecurity market requires Praetorian to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • Dependence on subscription-based revenue could be risky if clients opt for short-term solutions or switch providers.

What makes Praetorian unique

  • Praetorian's continuous security testing model ensures ongoing protection, unlike competitors who may offer only one-time evaluations.
  • Their focus on a wide range of infrastructures, from IoT to critical infrastructure, sets them apart in the cybersecurity market.
  • The integration of AI and automation in their Chariot platform provides advanced attack surface management and adversarial emulation, distinguishing them from traditional security services.

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