Threat Emulation and Exploit Engineer

Threat Emulation and Exploit Engineer:

• Leads and responds to escalated cyber security alerts cyber incidents or related security investigations. Identifies real-time complex attack patterns and suggests mitigation strategies.
• Leads the processes tools and measures to monitor and detect compromises risks vulnerabilities network security threats tools and tactics used by modern and emerging threat actors. Facilitates security operations and incident response technologies and methodologies.
• Develops manages maintains and enhances security controls (alerts rules policies and signatures) for the security platforms.
• Reviews the network environment for new and evolving cyber threats and providing preventive and remedial solutions. Identifies malicious activity by performing analysis on logs traffic flows and other investigative detective activities.
• Conducts penetration testing vulnerability assessments and threat modeling. Evaluates risks and makes recommendations.
• Provides written assessments focused on threats vulnerabilities and technologies relevant to Vanguard Infrastructure.
• Leads with IT and business teams to ensure prompt and effective distribution of findings so incidents are effectively addressed. Provides department support to the business on enterprise wide security initiatives and projects.
• Mentors junior team members to improve their technical acumen
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

What it takes:

• Minimum of five years related work experience with three years of experience in red teaming adversary emulation or penetration testing.
• Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience conducting in-depth technical analysis of vulnerabilities across diverse platforms and technologies including replication of known exploits and development of proof-of-concept exploits to validate risk and impact.
• Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience.
• OSCP CRTO or an equivalent certification preferred.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

About Vanguard

At Vanguard we dont just have a missionwere on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning collaboration and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.