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Cyber Security Engineer - Vulnerability Research & Exploitability Assessment

peakit • United States
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Conduct in-depth technical assessments of critical vulnerabilities and evaluate real-world exploitability across enterprise environments. Apply penetration testing and red-team methodologies to model attack paths and assess exploitation risk. Requires strong hands-on offensive security experience, deep OS/networking knowledge, and vulnerability research skills.

Key Highlights
Remote 12-month contract role focused on vulnerability research and exploitability assessment
Hands-on penetration testing and red-team methodologies for critical vulnerabilities
Zero-day research, patch-diff analysis, and threat intelligence correlation
Triage and incident response for actively exploited vulnerabilities
Enterprise vulnerability management across multiple scanning platforms
Key Responsibilities
Conduct in-depth technical assessments of critical vulnerabilities with CVSS 9.0+
Investigate CVEs, zero-days, and emerging exploits; validate exploitability via proof-of-concept testing
Apply penetration testing and red-team methodologies to model attack paths
Research zero-days, perform patch-diff analysis, and contribute to KEV intelligence
Triage critical vulnerabilities and support incident response for actively exploited issues
Review and correlate findings across multiple vulnerability scanning platforms
Technical Skills Required
Penetration Testing Vulnerability Research Operating Systems & Networking
Nice to Have
Experience in large enterprise or banking/financial services environments
Knowledge of Python, Bash, or PowerShell for security research and automation
Certifications such as OSCP, OSEP, OSWE, or GXPN
Experience with cloud and container security vulnerabilities
Familiarity with AI-assisted security research

Job Description

Job Title: Cyber Security Engineer / Vulnerability Research & Exploitability Assessment Engineer

Location: Remote

Duration: 12 Months

Key Responsibilities

1. Vulnerability Research & Exploitability Assessment

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