Cyber Security Senior Associate

DTCC • Tampa, FL

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Cyber Security Senior Associate is a senior technical assessor on the Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO) team, reporting to the Offensive Cyber Operations Team Lead. The role conducts advanced automated and manual security assessments across a wide range of technologies and systems, including complex tests designed to emulate real-world adversaries. The associate participates in assessment planning, execution, and reporting, and contributes to threat modeling, research on emerging technologies, and a high-tempo testing schedule. The position involves collaboration with security testing professionals and may require domestic and international travel to support assessments.

The role is onsite in Dallas, Tampa, or Jersey, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The position is contract to hire, initially for a duration of six or more months, and may require travel up to 10%.

Requirements

• At least five years of professional-level experience in one or more technical disciplines, such as penetration testing, networking, firewalls, server administration, encryption, cloud, containers, databases, or software development.
• Hands-on, expert-level technical proficiency in at least one critical skill area, supported by relevant certifications.
• Hold or be working toward multiple professional- or associate-level certifications. Examples include CISSP, GCIH, MCSE, CCNP, RHCE, GPEN, GWAPT, OSCP, MPCE, and CEH.
• Advanced understanding of adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Proficiency with multiple open-source and commercial security tools, such as Nessus, Burp Suite, AppDetective, Metasploit, and NMAP.
• Understanding of the strengths, weaknesses, configuration requirements, and troubleshooting needs of common security tools.
• Strong proficiency with UNIX-based and Microsoft operating systems, with deep systems engineering experience in at least one.
• Understanding of security guidelines such as NIST 800-53 and NIST 800-115.
• Ability to synthesize and analyze large volumes of data from complex systems.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong critical-thinking skills and creativity in designing and executing test approaches.

Responsibilities

• Conduct automated and manual security tests of information systems, analyzing vulnerability scan results, compliance findings, and penetration test data.
• Use threat modeling, threat simulation, and social engineering to assess system risk.
• Research existing and emerging technologies relevant to assessment activities.
• Develop test plans and operational schedules, execute tests, and prepare detailed after-action reports.
• Document activities in accordance with DTCC Information Security Policies and OCO standard operating procedures.
• Participate in year-round testing cycles based on criticality, threat modeling, and new points of vulnerability (NPOV).
• Collaborate with teammates on large, complex, multi-assessor security projects.
• Travel up to 10% to support global testing activities.
• Represent the team professionally when interacting with system owners and business stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed