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Offensive Security Engineer

Calif Hong Kong, China

Computer and Network Security · 51-200 employees

Aug 08
Remote security Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time China
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About the role

Conduct red team penetration testing exercises to simulate real-world attacks and identify vulnerabilities in client systems. Collaborate with engineers to develop secure services and create automated systems to detect security exposures.

What they look for

Red teaming Penetration testing Vulnerability assessment Exploit development Security research Automation Infrastructure security Application security Threat intelligence English communication

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in red teaming or offensive security. Candidates must demonstrate a history of finding and fixing vulnerabilities and possess fluent English communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary Equity Equipment allowance Fun allowance Internet and data allowance Book allowance Business class traveling Premium healthcare Social security matching Paid time off Paid sick days Paid parental leave Paid mothers bonding leave

Full description

We are looking for experienced security engineers with an offensive security mindset that are willing to go above and beyond to help our clients defend their most critical digital assets.

You'll need to go through several challenging exercises and develop complex exploits. Including notable vulnerability findings or research in your application is recommended. If none are available, this position may not be a good fit.

Note: if you know any candidate and can refer us to a successful hire, you would be subjected to a $2,000 referral bonus when they stay at Calif for 6 months.

Work location

  • Remote, but we prefer candidates based in South East Asia and North America

Responsibilities

  • Conduct red team penetration testing exercises to simulate real-world attacks
  • Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in client’s systems, applications and infrastructure
  • Stay up-to-date with emerging threats and vulnerabilities
  • Collaborate with engineers to develop secure services
  • Develop automated systems to help spot known security exposures

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in red teaming, offensive security, or other security-related fields
  • Demonstrated history of finding and fixing vulnerabilities
  • Fluent English communication is required (CEFR B2 or higher)

Compensation

  • Competitive salary and equity, determined by role, level, and location
  • $5,000 USD equipment allowance
  • $500 USD/year fun allowance, $300/year Internet and data allowance, $300/year book allowance
  • Business class traveling
  • Premium healthcare for self and immediate family
  • Social security matching
  • 3 weeks paid time off plus public holidays
  • 2 weeks paid sick days, no questions asked
  • 8 weeks of paid parental leave, or 12 weeks of paid mothers bonding leave

Why work with us?

  • Calif is a fast growing tech startup founded by world-class experts from Google. Our client portfolio includes AWS, Google, SnapChat, Anthropic, and Let’s Encrypt.
  • We are hackers. We provide value to our clients not by following some checklist but by coming up with new technical ideas and methods that have never been used before.
  • We do our part in making the world a better place, by defending non-profit organizations, hospitals, and the world's forces for good.
  • We strive to provide top of the market compensation, equity, and benefits.

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