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Senior Offensive Security Engineer - Internal Audit

McMaster-Carr
Location
Chicago, IL (Elmhurst)
Posted
10 days ago
Department
Finance
Salary
$170,000-$250,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of relevant offensive security experience
  • At least three recent years conducting penetration tests, red team engagements, adversary emulation exercises, or purple team assessments
  • A four-year college degree
  • Ability to independently scope, plan, execute, document, and communicate security assessments
  • Broad knowledge of enterprise attack surfaces including identity systems, operating systems, network infrastructure, cloud platforms, web applications, and security monitoring tools
  • Practical experience identifying and validating exploitable attack chains
What the job really is

As a Senior Offensive Security Engineer at McMaster-Carr, you will build and operate an independent security assurance capability within the Internal Audit team. Your role involves conducting risk-based penetration tests, adversary simulations, and purple-team engagements to evaluate the effectiveness of cybersecurity controls. You will translate technical findings into actionable risk insights for various stakeholders and collaborate with Information Security while maintaining independence from the teams you assess.

Benefits
  • Total cash compensation generally ranges from $170,000-$250,000 including profit sharing
  • 100% tuition reimbursement
  • Informal and formal mentorship
  • Medical, dental, pharmacy and vision plans without monthly premiums
  • Inclusive, all-gender benefits
  • Paid parental leave for all new parents
Things to weigh
  • Position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship
  • Role involves independent work but requires collaboration with other teams
  • No specific technology stack mentioned, which may indicate a diverse or evolving environment
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