# Senior Security Engineer, Threat & Offensive Security

**Company:** [Valon](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/valon)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Security Engineering
**Salary:** $180k – $230k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Penetration Testing, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Cobalt Strike, Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Mitre Att&Ck, SIEM, Edr, GCP, AWS, Owasp, Nist, Cis
**Posted:** 2026-08-31

> Leads offensive security, threat intelligence, security testing, and incident response across applications, infrastructure, and networks. The role requires at least five years of relevant experience, cloud security expertise, AI and automation experience, and a bachelor's degree.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Conduct security testing and penetration tests across applications, infrastructure, and networks to identify exploitable vulnerabilities.
- Manage and implement security testing tools and frameworks that simulate real-world attacks and validate security controls.
- Design and implement AI-enabled workflows to scale security testing and threat operations.
- Manage and operationalize threat intelligence to anticipate emerging threats and adjust defenses proactively.
- Partner with external penetration-testing firms on periodic independent reviews.
- Perform security reviews of systems, features, architectures, and third-party integrations, providing risk-based recommendations.
- Collaborate with Engineering, IT, Product, and other teams to remediate vulnerabilities and strengthen controls.
- Develop playbooks, procedures, and standards for offensive security testing, threat monitoring, and incident response.
- Monitor and manage security alerts and incidents, analyze data, and respond to security events.
- Support security monitoring, vendor security, issue remediation, security awareness, audit/compliance, and related operational processes.

## Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in security engineering, penetration testing, threat intelligence, or related roles.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Technology, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience with security testing tools and frameworks such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, or Cobalt Strike.
- Experience with AI and automation for threat detection, security testing, and response operations.
- Proficiency in manual and automated testing techniques.
- Strong understanding of attack techniques, exploitation methods, and MITRE ATT&CK.
- Experience with SIEM, EDR, and other detection and monitoring platforms.
- Experience with cloud security and cloud environments, including GCP and AWS.
- Knowledge of threat intelligence platforms, vulnerability scanners, security monitoring, and response technologies.
- Applied knowledge of OWASP, NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, CIS, SOC 2, and ISO 27001 concepts.
- Ability to work autonomously, lead projects, investigate complex security issues, and collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, OSCP, GPEN, or GCIH are preferred.
- Startup experience is a plus.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Base salary: **$180,000–$230,000**.
- Equity and 401(k) plan.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Commuter benefits.
- Flexible paid time off, sick days, and 11 company holidays.
- Fully paid 12-week baby bonding leave for birthing and non-birthing parents.

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