Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or physics., Experience in Offensive Security and Adversarial Engineering, including product security testing and penetration testing., Proficiency in programming languages such as Go, Python, PowerShell, or Bash for developing security tools., Demonstrable contributions to vulnerability research and exploit development, with a passion for cybersecurity..

Key responsibilities:

Provide technical assistance on security projects for Professional and Managed Services customers.

Develop custom methodologies, payloads, exploits, and tools to ensure project success.

Enhance Chariot capabilities based on identified security vulnerabilities.

Continuously learn about the industry and the work Praetorian does.

Job description

At Praetorian, we hire the top 1% of cybersecurity talent to tackle the toughest security challenges. As a team of elite offensive security engineers, we push the boundaries of what’s possible in adversary simulation, application security, cloud security, and beyond.

Praetorian is an expert-driven offensive security company whose mission is to prevent breaches before they occur. We help organizations shift from an "assume breach” mentality to adopting a prevention-first cybersecurity strategy by actively uncovering exploitable vulnerabilities before threat actors can exploit them.

From red team engagements and attack simulations to Chariot, a fully managed continuous threat exposure management program, Praetorian’s human-led, tech-enabled suite of offensive security solutions allows organizations to proactively identify and remediate risk while staying in control of their constantly evolving attack surface.

If you’re looking for a place where technical excellence is the standard, continuous learning is encouraged, and impactful work is the norm, you’ve found it.

Core Responsibilities:

Provide technical assistance on challenging security projects for our Professional Services and Managed Services customers
Develop custom methodologies, payloads, exploits, and tools to ensure project success
Develop new Chariot capabilities based upon security vulnerabilities identified in consulting security projects.
Learn as much as possible about the industry and the work we do

Qualifications:

Demonstrated passion for Offensive Security and Adversarial Engineering
Demonstrated passion and experience in any of the following:

Product Security Testing (Application, Mobile, LLM)
Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Web Application Penetration Testing
Internal/External Network Penetration Testing
Red Team
IoT Security (Embedded, Firmware, Wireless)
Secure Code Review
Reverse Engineering
Vulnerability Research / Exploit Development

Experience writing software or scripts using common offensive security languages such as Go (Golang), Python, PowerShell, or Bash
Internships with cyber, startup, and/or high-tech companies
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or physics

+1 Qualifications:

Demonstrable contributions to vulnerability research, exploit development, and CVE assignments
Familiarity with AI prompt engineering to support tool development, script generation, payload creation, and adversary emulation
Capture-the-flag, CCDC, CPTC or other security related competitions
Notable achievements on testing platforms such as Hack the Box, TryHackMe, Portswigger and similar
Verifiable open source contribution with git commits to popular offsec projects
Security community experience via presentations, conference attendance, blogs, white papers and similar
PNPT, BSCP, OSCP, CPTS, OSWE, OSCE, OSEP, OSED, CRTO, cloud certifications and similar

Desired Behaviors:

Fanatical passion for cybersecurity and the challenges it presents
Customer centric focus with an obsessive need to wow and delight each client
Ability to maintain high levels of output and work ethic
Personable individual who enjoys working in a team-oriented environment
Self-starter and independent learner that is able to spin up quickly

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive salary
Equity Incentive Plan, offering ownership stakes in the company
Continuous learning opportunities through our internal Learning & Development (L&D) program
Comprehensive health and dental insurance coverage
Immediate 401(k) matching
Paid maternity and paternity leave

We believe in clarity and fairness from the start. For candidates based in California, Colorado, Washington, and New York, the estimated base salary range for this role is $105,000-$140,000. The final offer will be thoughtfully determined based on various factors, including your unique skills, experience, and location. At Praetorian, we recognize that great talent comes with diverse backgrounds—and we’re committed to ensuring each offer reflects the value you bring to our team.

At Praetorian, we’re not just looking for employees—we’re looking for mission-driven security professionals who want to work alongside the best in the industry. Our team is dedicated to staying ahead of adversaries, uncovering vulnerabilities before they can be exploited, and enabling organizations to take control of their evolving attack surfaces.

Find out why the world’s leading companies trust Praetorian and join us in creating a future without compromise. Apply today!

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse Praetorian. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

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