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Weekend Offensive Security Engineer Jobs in California

Senior Security Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$134K - $184K/yr

Senior Security Engineer This is a Full-Time (100% On-Site) position in San Jose, CA (Only ... Identify, validate, and respond to security incidents with minimal oversight Offensive Security ...

As a Security Engineer you will identify and drive impactful projects to improve the security of ... Help run penetration testing and offensive security exercises against Figma's AI infrastructure ...

The Role As our Tech Lead overseeing Offensive Security, you will build and lead Hadrian ... Perform reverse engineering and vulnerability research on firmware, embedded controllers, and third ...

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Sandisk's Product Security Engineering & Assurance (PSEA) organization is seeking highly motivated ... The ideal candidate possesses a strong offensive security mindset and enjoys challenging ...

Senior Security Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

$123K - $169K/yr

Offensive Security certifications for deep technical testing skills. - CCSP / AWS Certified Security: Specialized cloud security expertise. - CASE: Certified Application Security Engineer (Focus on ...

Senior Security Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$123K - $169K/yr

Offensive Security certifications for deep technical testing skills. - CCSP / AWS Certified Security: Specialized cloud security expertise. - CASE: Certified Application Security Engineer (Focus on ...

Senior Security Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

$123K - $169K/yr

Offensive Security certifications for deep technical testing skills. - CCSP / AWS Certified Security: Specialized cloud security expertise. - CASE: Certified Application Security Engineer (Focus on ...

Senior Security Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

$123K - $169K/yr

Offensive Security certifications for deep technical testing skills. - CCSP / AWS Certified Security: Specialized cloud security expertise. - CASE: Certified Application Security Engineer (Focus on ...

... Offensive Security Engineer with remediation depth What we are looking for * Hands-on experience in vulnerability management, exposure management, cloud security, product security, or security ...

Security Engineer

Burbank, CA · On-site

$70 - $80/hr

Monday-Friday, standard business hours with no weekend requirements * Work Location: 100% on-site ... Offensive Security certifications (OSCP, OSCE, or similar) * Other relevant cybersecurity ...

This is a remote role on a specialized offensive-security team, red teaming shoulder-to-shoulder ... Lead the most complex red-team campaigns, external/internal network, social engineering, assumed ...

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... offensive security assessments. Responsibilities * Conduct detailed threat modeling and security ... Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure compliance with defined security standards and ...

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What is the difference between Weekend Offensive Security Engineer vs Penetration Tester?

AspectWeekend Offensive Security EngineerPenetration Tester
CertificationsOSCP, CEH, GPENOSCP, CEH, GPEN
Work EnvironmentPart-time, project-based, often remoteFull-time, consulting or in-house roles
Industry UsageSecurity firms, tech companies, freelanceSecurity firms, consulting, internal security teams

The Weekend Offensive Security Engineer and Penetration Tester roles share similar certifications and skills, focusing on identifying vulnerabilities. However, the Weekend Offensive Security Engineer typically works part-time or on a flexible schedule, often remotely, while Penetration Testers usually hold full-time positions. Both roles are vital in cybersecurity, but the engineer role emphasizes a flexible, project-based approach, whereas Penetration Testers often work within organizations or consulting firms on scheduled assessments.

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Senior Security Engineer

Ignitec Inc.

San Jose, CA • On-site

$134K - $184K/yr

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Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Senior Security Engineer

 

This is a Full-Time (100% On-Site) position in San Jose, CA (Only considering candidate that currently reside in the Bay Area) supporting a Water Utility/Water Treatment & Distribution Company. Full benefits, PTO, and paid holidays is inclusive to the position.

Work Schedule/Hours:

·      Monday- Friday 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM PST

     Contract Term:

·      6 Months (With Possible Extensions)

     Requirements: ship Work Authorization Status

     Salary Target: Open Consideration

    Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer with strong hands-on experience across modern enterprise security platforms and architectures. This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving security controls to strengthen both internal and external security posture, with a focus on SaaS integrations and third-party risk.

The ideal candidate is technical, proactive, and capable of independently identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security risks.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Security Engineering & Architecture

  • Design and implement security solutions across enterprise environments, including endpoint, identity, data protection, and vulnerability management
  • Evaluate and integrate security controls for third-party SaaS platforms
  • Partner with IT, infrastructure, and application teams to embed security into system design and deployment
  • Drive improvements aligned to Zero Trust and least privilege principles

Security Operations & Threat Management

  • Independently review and analyze security logs across multiple platforms
  • Perform alert triage, investigation, and escalation as needed
  • Conduct proactive threat hunting activities to identify suspicious or malicious behavior
  • Identify, validate, and respond to security incidents with minimal oversight

Offensive Security / Red Teaming

  • Perform red team / adversary simulation exercises to test detection and response capabilities
  • Identify gaps in controls, detections, and processes

·       Experience monitoring and analyzing dark web and underground forums for threat intelligence, including credential exposure, data leaks, and targeting of critical infrastructure or enterprise assets.

  • Provide actionable recommendations to strengthen defenses based on findings

Platform Ownership & Operations

  • Administer and optimize:
    • CrowdStrike (EDR/XDR)
    • Okta (Identity & Access Management)
    • Varonis (Data Security / Governance)
    • Nessus (Vulnerability Management)
    • AlienVault
    • Palo Alto Firewall / Zscaler
  • Monitor, analyze, and remediate vulnerabilities and security findings
  • Maintain secure configurations and operational procedures

Automation & Scripting

  • Develop scripts and automation to streamline security operations
  • Integrate workflows across security tools to improve efficiency and response times

Collaboration & Communication

  • Communicate risks, findings, and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Provide guidance to internal teams on secure design and implementation
  • Support audits, compliance efforts, and security assessments

Required Qualifications

 

  • 9+ years of experience in cybersecurity or security engineering
  • Strong hands-on experience with:
    • CrowdStrike
    • Okta
    • Varonis
    • Nessus
    • AlienVault
    • Palo Alto
    • Zscaler
  • Proven ability to independently monitor, triage, and investigate security events
  • Experience performing threat hunting and incident response
  • Experience conducting red team or offensive security activities
  • Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell)
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • CISSP certification (required)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in regulated environments (e.g., utilities / critical infrastructure)
  • Familiarity with NIST CSF, NIST 800-171, and Zero Trust Architecture
  • Experience with SaaS and cloud security environments

 


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Ignitec infuses Industry standards and Leading Technology capabilities to solve complex problems and deliver value with increased quality and lower performance risks. Our solutions combine top technology personnel, the latest cutting edge technology, and Agile approaches to bring innovative ideas to life. We do not seek to meet expectation, we continuously strive to exceed them. We have received our MBE Certification from NMSDC as a certified Minority Small Business Enterprise. We take pride in the MBE certification and partner with organizations to meet their Minority , Small Business goals. We are also a certified Minority Business Enterprise by the USPAACC, which recently awarded Ignitec The FAST 50 Asian American Business Award in 2022. We are also DBE certified by the Virginia Department of SBSD.

Industry

It services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Reston, VA, US

Year founded

2018