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Offensive Security Specialist

Mid levelFull-timeHybridMelbourne VIC, AustraliaPosted 2 hours agoVerified 3 days ago
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About the job

The Offensive Security Analyst job at Vanguard is an exciting opportunity to join a team of ethical hackers dedicated to enhancing security. This role is crucial in identifying vulnerabilities before adversaries do, contributing to a safer environment for over 50 million investors. Vanguard values collaboration and innovation, fostering a culture where every team member can thrive.

You'll be responsible for

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Conducting red team operations

Participating in full-scope red team engagements and leading targeted adversary simulations to test detection and response capabilities.
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Collaborating on remediation

Working closely with defensive teams to ensure discovered issues are understood and remediated effectively, providing actionable guidance.
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Documenting engagements

Producing clear and detailed penetration test reports that explain findings, their severity, and recommended mitigations.

Key criteria

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Red teaming experience

3–5+ years of hands-on red teaming experience.

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Penetration testing skills

Proven track record of exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications.

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Technical report writing

Strong written skills for clear penetration test reports.

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5 criteria for this job
Red teaming experience
3–5+ years of hands-on red teaming experience.

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Penetration testing skills
Proven track record of exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications.

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Technical report writing
Strong written skills for clear penetration test reports.

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Scripting knowledge
Experience with Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation.

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Security frameworks familiarity
Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK and relevant compliance standards.

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