Sr. Offensive Security Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Offensive Security Engineer to help expand our red team.  

If you're excited to join a fast-growing team and have a direct impact on a platform used by some of the biggest names in tech, we want to meet you!

In this position, you will support the efforts to ensure that the ML/AI-based dreams that our customers love stay secure in reality, as we have done before, and continue to foster new innovation with our research team to dream even bigger.

Gong is uniquely positioned to gain value from true ML/AI-based capabilities to drastically improve our value to our customers, and create a real differentiated advantage over the competition. We don’t mix the AI/ML powder and hope for the best. We do it for real.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be a part of Red Team operations and development within Ethical Hacking Methodologies from kickoff to remediation
• Conduct Red Team assessments against cloud environments and enterprise threat landscape to identify vulnerabilities in software, systems, networks, and logic
• Research and verify known attacks, exploits, and security weaknesses using researched and/or developed custom tools
• Develop accurate comprehensive reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences that assist all other security team colleagues
• Leads and drives Red Team internal development of scripts, tools, or methodologies to enhance Gong’s red teaming, offensive security operations and development
• Working with the IT, R & D engineering, & DevOps teams to ensure we have a comprehensive secure software development life cycle program  
• On occasion assists with purple team exercises, penetration tests and security assessments from kickoff to remediation, mentoring less experienced staff
• Assist with threat models with the developers and architecture teams
• Build out the function and manage a team of other offensive security engineers  
• Assist with Gong’s Bug Bounty program
• Understand what features the team should prioritize from a product security perspective
• Effectively communicate findings to stakeholders, including technical staff, executive leadership and legal counsel

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of offensive security experience
• Threat modeling in a cloud environment
• In-depth knowledge of Secure SDLC
• AWS Experience - a must
• Familiarity with attack frameworks and mitigation 
• Experience with DAST and SAST
• Experience with application security testing tools such as Burp Suite, Corellium, or MobSF.
• Experience with the MITRE ATT&CK Framework, TTP development and execution.
• Experience with common C2 frameworks such as Sliver, Mythic, or Cobalt Strike.
• Understanding and identification of the OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
• Security certifications such as GIAC’s GPEN, GXPN or Offensive Security certifications such a OSCP, OSCE, OSWE or OSWA
• BS degree in computer science or equivalent 

PERKS & BENEFITS 

• We offer Gongsters a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans, designed to fit you and your family’s needs.
• Wellbeing Fund - flexible wellness stipend to support a healthy lifestyle.
• Mental Health benefits with covered therapy and coaching.
• 401(k) program to help you invest in your future.
• Education & learning stipend for personal growth and development.
• Flexible vacation time to promote a healthy work-life blend.
• Paid parental leave to support you and your family.
• Company-wide recharge days each quarter.
• Work from home stipend to help you succeed in a remote environment.

The annual salary hiring range for this position is $122,400 - $180,000 USD. 

Compensation is based on factors unique to each candidate, including, but not limited to, job-related skills, qualification, education, experience, and location. At Gong, we have a location-based compensation structure, which means there may be a different range for candidates in other locations. The total compensation package for this position, in addition to base compensation, may include incentive compensation, bonus, equity, and benefits. Some of our sales compensation programs also offer the potential to achieve above targeted earnings for those who exceed their sales targets. 

We are always looking for outstanding Gongsters! So if this sounds like something that interests you regardless of compensation, please reach out. We may have more roles for you to consider and would love to connect.

We have noticed a rise in recruiting impersonations across the industry, where scammers attempt to access candidates' personal and financial information through fake interviews and offers. All Gong recruiting email communications will always come from the @gong.io domain. Any outreach claiming to be from Gong via other sources should be ignored.

Gong is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe that diversity is integral to our success, and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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