Full-Time
Lead Offensive Security Engineer
Software Security
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Praetorian
51-200 employees
Provides continuous cybersecurity testing services
Compensation Overview
$135k - $200kAnnually
Senior
No H1B Sponsorship
Remote in USA + 1 more
More locations: Remote in Canada
- Demonstrated passion for cybersecurity
- PNPT, BSCP, OSCP, or OSWE certifications
- BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in at least four of the following: Product Security Testing (Application, Mobile, LLM), Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP), Web Application Penetration Testing, IoT Security (Embedded, Firmware, Wireless), Secure Code Review, Reverse Engineering, Vulnerability Research/ Exploit Development
- Experience developing payloads, exploits or tools
- 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
- Lead the technical execution of challenging offensive security projects for our customers
- Identify nuanced vulnerabilities in advanced systems
- 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 critical 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, product security, and automated security analysis, ensuring that clients maintain a high level of security over time.
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$9.7M
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Founded
2010
6 month growth
↑ 10%1 year growth
↑ 23%2 year growth
↑ 32%
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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