Lead Offensive Security Engineer

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Lead Offensive Security Engineer
Location: Deerfield Beach, FL (3 days onsite)
FTE

Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Offensive Security Engineer to drive our organization’s proactive security strategy. This role will be responsible for leading offensive security operations, including vulnerability management, threat hunting, threat intelligence, zero-day research, and penetration testing. The Offensive Security Lead will lead the Offensive Security Team complete tactical actions to fulfill the strategy and will collaborate with Red, Blue, and Purple teams to simulate adversarial tactics, measure security effectiveness, and continuously improve our security posture. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in offensive security, advanced threat detection, and hands-on experience with modern attack techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Offensive Security team to fulfill tactical initiatives to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Oversee vulnerability management programs, including scanning, prioritization, and remediation tracking.
• Conduct advanced threat hunting to identify and analyze emerging threats and adversary behaviors.
• Manage and operationalize threat intelligence, including zero-day vulnerabilities and exploit research.
• Plan and execute Red Team, Blue Team, and Purple Team exercises to assess and strengthen organizational defenses.
• Lead penetration testing engagements, including scoping, execution, reporting, and remediation follow-up.
• Develop and track offensive security metrics to measure program effectiveness and risk reduction.
• Collaborate with Defensive Security, IT, and engineering teams to share findings and drive remediation.
• Stay current with the latest offensive security tools, tactics, and techniques.
• Prepare and present offensive security reports and metrics to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in offensive security, including vulnerability management, threat hunting, and penetration testing.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, CIS, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with offensive security tools (e.g., Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Burp Suite, Nmap, etc.).
• Experience with scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.).
• Industry certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, GIAC, or similar are preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead and collaborate across teams.

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Gravity IT Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.