[Remote] Red Team Associate Operator / Penetration Tester

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is the nation's central bank, focused on strengthening and protecting economic systems. The Red Team Associate Operator / Penetration Tester will perform offensive security assessments, enhance cybersecurity strategies, and advise clients on best practices to mitigate cyber threats. Responsibilities - Strengthen FRS security posture through offensive security assessments where you will perform complex security assessments including the identification and exploitation of vulnerabilities across the system - Leverage offensive security foundational knowledge to support in the execution of cybersecurity solutions to benefit security engagements and mitigate cyber threats - Improve operational efficiency by building and evaluating workflow processes, procedures, checklists, automation, and tooling - Enable success of security initiatives by performing tasks to development surrounding security or technology capabilities and creating operations-based documentation - Address cybersecurity needs by advising clients on best practices and how to implement changes to securely address complex business needs - Execute on cross-team initiatives to implement cybersecurity improvements for recognized gaps - Grow security capabilities to defend the FRS by working with internal and external stakeholders to execute on strategies and plans to enforce security requirements - Identify and prioritize key risk areas balancing business risk and cyber threats via research of industry trends and business partner missions - Assist and execute technical security assessments to identify risk, likelihood and impact an attacker may have on the System due to weak or missing controls - Perform cybersecurity and Associate Operator duties as assigned Skills - 1-3 years of relevant information security related work experience in areas such as: computer network defense, computer network exploitation and post-exploitation - Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience - Understanding of adversary emulation operations including web application testing, network penetration testing, reconnaissance, social engineering, exploitation and post-exploitation, covert techniques, lateral movement, and data exfiltration - Knowledgeable in offensive cybersecurity roles, such as malware development, red teaming, penetration testing (e.g., web, infrastructure, cloud), purple team exercises in cloud and on-prem environments - Team player with interpersonal, collaborative and consultative skills - Adept attention to detail, oral and written communications skills tailored to audiences ranging from technical subject matter expert partners to senior executive stakeholders - Understanding client relationships, including determining needs, learning expectations, and demonstrating commitment to delivering quality results - Familiar with scripting/programming of Python, PowerShell, or C# with the ability to create and customize tools - The following certifications are highly preferred: GWAPT, GPEN, OSCP, CRTO - Candidates should review the Bank's Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions - The selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information - The ability to obtain and maintain a National Security Clearance (Secret or Top Secret) is required for this role - US Citizenship is required to be eligible for a National Security Clearance Benefits - Great medical benefits - Pension and 401(k) with employer match - Paid time off - Tuition reimbursement - Paid volunteer leave - Onsite amenities that make working here fun! Company Overview - We are the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco—public servants with a mission to advance the nation’s monetary, financial, and payment systems to build a stronger economy for all Americans. It was founded in 1913, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.frbsf.org.