Rapid7 · 8 hours ago
Vector Command Specialist (Penetration Testing)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$89K/yr - $121K/yr
3+ years expRapid7 is committed to creating a secure digital world for its customers and communities. As a Vector Command Specialist, you will support customers by conducting external attack surface analysis and assisting with red team operations, ensuring effective communication and deliverables for clients.
AnalyticsCyber SecurityEnterprise SoftwareNetwork SecurityRisk Management
Responsibilities
Onboard customers to the Vector Command platform and technologies
Oversee and ensure the completeness of customer report deliverables
Serve as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries related to testing operations, alerts, or general Vector Command questions associated with Red Team activities
Coordinate and host monthly Vector Command Red Team update calls in conjunction with a Rapid7 Red Team lead
Translate technical concepts and communicate them effectively to non-security personnel
Coordinate communications between internal Rapid7 services on behalf of customers, including the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Managed Vulnerability Management (MVM) teams
Provide monthly written summaries of each customer’s attack surface and Vector Command Red Team operations
Analyze each customer’s exposures and attack surface within the Vector Command platform
Conduct manual network and service reconnaissance to identify new exposures
Perform Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) gathering on customers to identify attack surface elements that extend beyond traditional network services
Keep the Red Team informed of significant changes in customers’ attack surfaces
Coordinate customer requests and prioritizations with the Red Team operators
Develop scripts to query and analyze attack surface data from numerous sources and automated systems
Perform entry level penetration testing activities against external assets, as assigned by the Red Team lead
Qualification
Required
3+ years in an active technical security role
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Previous technical security consulting experience
Knowledge of modern penetration testing tools and methods
Knowledge of external attack surface reconnaissance techniques to identify customer's internet facing exposures
Strong knowledge of network, web-based application, and IEEE 802.11 security concepts
Knowledge of Windows/Linux/UNIX internals and the Internet protocol suite
Experience using scripting languages such as Python and PowerShell
Experience with social engineering techniques and tactics related to reconnaissance and OSINT gathering
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, CIS or a related field, or equivalent experience
The ability to ask for help
Preferred
Certifications such as GPEN, PJPT, PNPT, CPTS, or OSCP are preferred
Company
Rapid7
Rapid7 is a cybersecurity company that helps organizations detect and respond to security threats effectively.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$350.5MKey Investors
Bain Capital Ventures
2024-06-26Post Ipo Equity
2023-09-07Grant· $1.5M
2023-09-06Post Ipo Debt· $260M
Leadership Team
Corey Thomas
Chief Executive Officer
Raj Samani
SVP, Chief Scientist
Recent News
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