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Senior Security Engineer, Bug Bounty

$117K - $160K/yr

Experience operating bug bounty programs, including enhancements, automation and scaling, and/or bug hunting * Practical experience working with modern cloud technologies (eg. Amazon Web Services ...

Senior Security Engineer, Bug Bounty

$117K - $160K/yr

Experience operating bug bounty programs, including enhancements, automation and scaling, and/or bug hunting * Practical experience working with modern cloud technologies (eg. Amazon Web Services ...

Triage and validate reports from automated scanners or bug bounty hunters to eliminate false positives and escalate true positives * AI/LLM Probing: Perform initial prompt injection and jailbreak ...

Triage and validate reports from automated scanners or bug bounty hunters to eliminate false positives and escalate true positives * AI/LLM Probing: Perform initial prompt injection and jailbreak ...

Co-founder and CEO Jack Cable is a top-ranked bug bounty hunter who previously led Secure by Design at CISA. * Co-founder and CTO Ashwin Ramaswami built large-scale systems at Skiff, Caldera, and ...

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How much do bounty hunting jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for bounty hunting in the United States is $98,908.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,500.00 and $116,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is bounty hunting?

Bounty hunting is the practice of locating and capturing fugitives who have skipped bail in exchange for a monetary reward, known as a bounty. Bounty hunters work with bail bond agencies to track down individuals and return them to law enforcement. Their work often involves investigative skills, surveillance, and sometimes physical confrontations. While bounty hunters have certain legal rights, their authority varies by state and country. Proper licensing and training are typically required to operate legally in this field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in bounty hunting?

To thrive as a Bounty Hunter, you need a solid understanding of criminal law, investigative skills, and experience in surveillance or law enforcement, often backed by relevant state licensing or certification. Familiarity with databases for tracking fugitives, GPS, and communications equipment is critical for efficiently locating and apprehending individuals. Strong interpersonal skills, resilience, and the ability to remain calm under pressure help navigate high-risk situations and interact with varying personalities. These competencies ensure the safe and effective recovery of fugitives while adhering to legal and ethical guidelines.

What are the typical challenges faced by bounty hunters in the field?

Bounty hunters frequently encounter unpredictable environments and must be prepared for sudden changes in a fugitive's location, behavior, or level of cooperation. The work can involve significant physical risk and often requires long, irregular hours spent conducting surveillance or gathering information. Additionally, the role demands a thorough understanding of legal requirements, as crossing state lines or violating individuals' rights can have serious consequences. Successful bounty hunters learn to manage stress, adapt on the fly, and work collaboratively with law enforcement and legal professionals to handle these challenges safely and efficiently.

Can you get paid for bounty hunting?

Bounty hunters are typically paid a commission or fee for capturing fugitives, often a percentage of the bail amount. Compensation varies based on jurisdiction, experience, and the specific case, and may include additional incentives or bonuses. Licensing and training are often required to legally perform bounty hunting activities.

How do you get into bounty hunting?

To become a bounty hunter, you typically need to meet state licensing requirements, which often include background checks, training, and passing a licensing exam. Developing skills in investigation, firearms, and self-defense, along with understanding legal procedures, is essential. Some regions require prior law enforcement or security experience before obtaining a license.
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Infographic showing various Bounty Hunting job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,908 per year, or $47.6 per hour.

Associate Application Security Engineer - Bug Bounty & Vulnerability Management

Truist

Charlotte, NC • On-site, Remote

$57.50 - $76.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago


Truist rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 119 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

71st of 171 rated banks


Job description

The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to create a profile, which will let you see your application status and any communications. If you already have a profile with us, you can log in to check status.

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Regular

Language Fluency: English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)Please review the following job description:Manages and triages submissions to the Bug Bounty program, validating reported vulnerabilities, assessing impact and severity, and coordinating remediation efforts with internal teams. Applies cybersecurity expertise to analyze findings, identify trends, improve vulnerability response processes, and help strengthen the organization's overall security posture while continuously expanding technical knowledge of emerging threats and attack techniques.
***Telecommuting/Remote workstyle will be considered for well-qualified individuals located outside of the Truist footprint. Teammate will work hours supporting Eastern Standard Time***
For this opportunity, Truist will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including, but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

  • Reviews, validates, and triages vulnerability reports submitted through the Bug Bounty program, assessing risk, impact, exploitability, and business relevance.

  • Partners with product, engineering, and security teams to investigate reported findings, coordinate remediation efforts, and verify resolution of identified vulnerabilities.

  • Performs threat modeling, security testing, vulnerability analysis, and penetration testing activities to identify and assess security weaknesses across assigned platforms and services.

  • Investigates security issues escalated within the team, conducts root cause analysis, and drives corrective actions that reduce recurring vulnerabilities and systemic risks.

  • Provides technical guidance on vulnerability remediation, secure coding practices, and security design considerations to support secure-by-design principles.

  • Reviews emerging threats, attack techniques, and vulnerability trends from internal assessments, bug bounty submissions, and external research to improve security controls and defensive capabilities.

  • Supports the implementation and maintenance of security technologies, control frameworks, security baselines, and configuration standards across assigned systems and applications.

  • Works with internal stakeholders to prioritize remediation activities based on severity, exploitability, business impact, and regulatory requirements.

  • Assists with incident response, forensic investigations, and security assessments as needed, leveraging findings to improve detection, prevention, and response capabilities.

  • Tracks and reports on vulnerability remediation progress, recurring security issues, and program metrics to support risk management and continuous improvement efforts.

  • Plans and manages work activities to meet established objectives, continuously developing technical expertise in application security, vulnerability management, and offensive security techniques.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent education, training, and work-related experience.

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in security engineering or related cybersecurity roles.

  • Developing knowledge in cybersecurity principles, theories, and concepts.

  • Experience in software development lifecycle security practices.

  • Proficiency in implementing and managing information security technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience participating in Bug Bounty Programs (BBP) and Vulnerability Disclosure Programs (VDP), including vulnerability triage, validation, and remediation coordination.

  • Active involvement in the bug bounty, security research, or threat hunting community, with a demonstrated passion for discovering, analyzing, and understanding emerging security threats and attack techniques.

  • Strong desire to continuously learn and expand technical expertise in application security, vulnerability research, offensive security methodologies, and security tooling.

  • Familiarity with security automation, threat detection technologies, emerging cybersecurity trends, and risk-based approaches to vulnerability management and remediation.

***Telecommuting/Remote workstyle will be considered for well-qualified individuals located outside of the Truist footprint. Teammate will work hours supporting Eastern Standard Time***

For this opportunity, Truist will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including, but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position.Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist's generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist's defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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Truist is combining distinctive personal service with investments in innovation to create transformational client experiences. We believe the unique blend of human touch and innovative technology will set us apart, instill confidence, and build deeper levels of trust with our clients

Industry

Finance and insurance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

2019