Offensive Security Associate

**_About us: _**At Echelon Risk + Cyber, we believe in defending basic human rights to security and privacy. We are seeking an **Offensive Security Associate**to join our dynamic team at Echelon Risk + Cyber, a leading cybersecurity consulting firm. Our next team member will be ready to roll up their sleeves and identify opportunities for our clients and for Echelon internally with unquestioned integrity. This team member will be passionate about cybersecurity and ready to use their knowledge to be an Entrepreneurial Problem Solver and work alongside their Echelon team members to build creative solutions. As an **Offensive Security Associate**, you execute and support client assessments ranging from standard penetration tests to advanced adversarial emulation exercises. Beyond client-facing work, you will actively contribute to our internal research and development initiatives-exploring new attack tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to stay ahead of emerging threats and continuously advance the craft of offensive security. At Echelon, you will have the opportunity to engage with clients, business partners and systems that are at the cutting edge of technology. We allow our employees to build from the ground up and make an impact across the organization. We look for driven and proactive people that are eager to contribute to a distinct and thriving Cybersecurity services organization, that can adapt to a rapid and changing environment. **_ What You Will Do:_** - Assist in executing security assessments and audits to include, penetration testing (internal, external, web, mobile, wireless, physical), adversarial emulation exercises (red teams), social engineering exercises, and other offensive security-related exercises to improve a client's overall security posture. - Build and maintain technical knowledge of adversarial activity to emulate similar TTPs during security assessments. - Use resourceful thinking to identify and exploit security vulnerabilities usually missed by automated tools - Contribute detail-oriented documentation on findings, observations, remediation steps, and/or mitigation recommendations in the form of Word and/or PowerPoint reports. - Find ways to improve your tradecraft and knowledge in the adversarial simulation space - Provide innovative techniques and perspectives to continually enhance internal processes and capabilities - Contribute to internal research projects - Assist leadership with the creation of proposals, work plans, and other business development efforts - Produce thought leadership for the organization's website blog on a regular basis - Actively be involved in the cybersecurity community **_ Your knowledge, skills, and abilities: _** - University degree in a relevant IT or Cyber Security field - Internship experience in relevant field preferred.. - Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in the technical space - Basic knowledge of Linux (Debian preferred) and Windows operating systems. - Basic knowledge in any of the following programming/scripting languages: Python, Bash, PowerShell, C, C#, C++, Java, Perl - Considers communication style based on audience - ability to communicate highly technical findings to a non-technical audience clearly - Strong attention to detail and superior analytical, technical, and problem solving skills - Proficiency in English, both written and verbal - ** Only resumes submitted in English will be considered**: - Authorized to work in Mexico **_ Preferred Qualifications:_** - A relevant Offensive Security Certification: eJPT, OSCP, etc. - Active engagement in a Penetration Testing training environment **_ Why Echelon? _** We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our team with unquestioned integrity. If you have a special need that requires accommodation, please let your recruiter know. One of our core values in "People with Personality" and we want to allow you the space to bring your full self to work. **_We currently offer the following benefits: _** - Access to private medical insurance through MetLife. - Life insurance policy via MetLife. - 30-day Christmas bonus and a monthly technology stipend. - Contribution of 8% of the employee's salary to a savings fund. - Flexible vacation policy that allows you to manage your schedule and rest and recharge when you need to. - Family-friendly benefits, including 16 weeks off for maternity leave, 8 weeks off for non-birthing parent leave, and employer-paid short-term and long-term disability. - Support for individual development through certifications, continued learning, conferences, and more. We value a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis