Offensive Security Engineer

Job Description: Conduct covert, threat-based penetration testing to simulate real-world adversary attacks on Paragon systems Develop attack vectors and execute reconnaissance, enumeration, footprinting, and open-source intelligence (OSINT) gathering Identify, exploit, and validate security vulnerabilities across applications, infrastructure, and networks Develop exploit payloads, proof-of-concepts, and persistence mechanisms to demonstrate security impact Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and platform teams to remediate identified vulnerabilities Provide technical guidance to improve the security posture of applications, cloud environments, and infrastructure Document findings clearly, including attack paths, risk impact, and remediation recommendations Support continuous improvement of Paragon’s offensive security methodologies and tooling Stay updated on emerging threats, attack techniques, and offensive security tools

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field 2–3 years of experience in offensive security, penetration testing, or information security engineering Hands-on experience performing penetration testing on applications, systems, or networks Experience using vulnerability scanning and offensive security tools (e.g. Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, etc.) Understanding of common operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS) and basic cloud environments Good understanding of networking concepts, configurations, and security controls Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think like an attacker Ability to work calmly under pressure and maintain confidentiality Strong sense of ownership and personal accountability