Senior Offensive Security Engineer
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About the Position
At JFrog, we’re reinventing DevSecOps to help the world’s greatest companies innovate. Our team of industry-leading software security experts is a true pioneer, constantly pushing the boundaries with original research and technological innovation. JFrog is a special place with a unique combination of brilliance, spirit, and just all-around great people. Thousands of customers, including the majority of the Fortune 100, trust JFrog to manage, accelerate, and secure their software delivery from code to production – a concept we call “liquid software”. Wouldn't it be amazing if you could join us on our journey?
As a Senior Offensive Security Engineer, you will spearhead JFrog’s offensive security operations and lead advanced threat research initiatives, playing a pivotal role in safeguarding our organization and customers from evolving cyber threats. You will develop and execute Red Team exercises, simulate real-world attacks, and identify security weaknesses in JFrog’s systems and applications. We seek a highly skilled, proactive tech leader who thrives in challenging environments and is passionate about advancing security research and offensive strategies.
Responsibilities
- Lead, plan, design, and execute Red Team operations, threat modeling, and adversarial simulations against JFrog’s infrastructure and cloud environments.
- Drive threat research and intelligence initiatives to stay ahead of emerging cyber threats, attack techniques, and vulnerabilities.
- Develop and execute advanced attack scenarios to assess security defenses and provide actionable recommendations for improving JFrog’s security posture.
- Collaborate closely with security engineering, DevOps, and software development teams to implement findings and enhance our defenses.
- Lead the development of tooling, frameworks, and methodologies to automate and optimize Red Team exercises.
- Mentor and guide a team of security professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Participate in incident responses when Red Team exercises reveal vulnerabilities, providing expertise on attack techniques, forensics, and post-attack mitigation.
- Continuously assess and improve security processes, playbooks, and threat detection mechanisms.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in offensive security operations, Red Teaming, threat hunting, or threat research
- Deep knowledge of attack techniques, TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures), adversary simulations, and threat-hunting methodologies
- Hands-on experience with Red Team tools, frameworks (e.g., Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Burp Suite), and custom exploit development
- Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker)
- Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK Framework and its application in Red Team and threat-hunting scenarios
- Proficiency with scripting and automation languages for tool development, threat detection, and attack simulation
- Solid understanding of offensive security best practices, vulnerability management, threat detection, and advanced threat analysis
- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, translating complex security concepts into actionable insights
- A passion for continuous learning, research, and innovation in the fields of offensive security, threat hunting, and cyber threats
We Offer
- Opportunity to work with a pioneering team in the field of DevSecOps
- Be part of a company trusted by the majority of the Fortune 100
- Competitive compensation package
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
About the Company
At JFrog, we’re reinventing DevSecOps to help the world’s greatest companies innovate. Our team of industry-leading software security experts is a true pioneer, constantly pushing the boundaries with original research and technological innovation. JFrog is a special place with a unique combination of brilliance, spirit, and just all-around great people. Thousands of customers, including the majority of the Fortune 100, trust JFrog to manage, accelerate, and secure their software delivery from code to production – a concept we call “liquid software”.
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