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Offensive Security Engineer

Job in City of Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, 12601, USA
Listing for: RightClick
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-13
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 110000 - 140000 USD Yearly USD 110000.00 140000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Our client is seeking an Offensive Security Engineer to help build and shape a brand-new offensive security program from the ground up. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, resourceful, and comfortable working directly with leadership to establish new processes and tooling. This is a hybrid position based in Dutchess County, NY.

Offensive Security Engineer's Responsibilities And Duties
  • Partner directly with leadership to design, build, and select tooling for a net-new offensive security program
  • Conduct hands-on red teaming engagements to identify exploitable weaknesses across systems and networks
  • Perform penetration testing against internal and external environments
  • Execute threat emulation exercises to simulate real-world adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures
  • Validate existing security controls and identify gaps in coverage
  • Document findings, methodologies, and remediation recommendations for stakeholders
  • Help evaluate and stand up offensive security tooling and processes as the program matures
Offensive Security Engineer's Qualifications And Skills
  • At least 3 years of professional, hands-on experience in red teaming, penetration testing, or threat emulation
  • Strong foundation in IT prior to moving into security preferred
  • Practical, applied experience with control validation, not just conceptual knowledge
  • Non-traditional backgrounds welcome, including military experience; degree requirement flexible for candidates with real, demonstrated experience
  • Ability to work independently and help shape a program without existing infrastructure or precedent
  • Solid understanding of common attack frameworks and methodologies (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK)

Right Click is an equal opportunity employer who agrees not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant irrespective of race, color, creed, alienage, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law.

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