Senior Offensive Security Engineer
Job Summary
Coinbase is seeking a Senior Offensive Security Engineer to assess and secure the digital security of physical spaces. The role involves performing penetration tests on networked devices, hardware, and automation systems within offices and labs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify vulnerabilities and implement robust security practices.
Responsibilities
- Assess physical space digital security
- Perform penetration testing on IOT and networked devices
- Identify and remediate ecosystem vulnerabilities
- Collaborate with security and engineering teams
- Report findings to executive leadership
Required Skills
- Active security clearance
- Penetration testing expertise
- Knowledge of IOT and physical access control systems
- Networking protocols and security frameworks
- Executive communication skills
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Assess the digital security of physical spaces (e.g., labs, offices), including expertise in IOT/IOT automation and prosumer networking gear.
- Conduct comprehensive penetration tests on networked devices, including hardware, firmware, and integrations.
- Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in ecosystems, providing detailed reports and recommendations for remediation.
- Collaborate with security and development teams to integrate security best practices throughout the device lifecycle.
- Stay current with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices for securing physical spaces.
- Present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executive leadership.
Requirements:
- Active, current, or recently expired security clearance.
- 2+ years of experience working with C-Suite at S&P 500 organizations.
- Proven penetration testing expertise across the full threat spectrum, from common criminal actors up to highly sophisticated, resource-rich Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) and nation-state actors.
- Proven expertise in penetration testing the full digital security of physical spaces, including building management systems (BMS), physical access control systems (PACS), IoT/home automation devices, wireless protocols (LoRaWAN, Bluetooth, Zigbee, etc) and networked security infrastructure (e.g., IP cameras and alarms).
- Extensive experience working with executives at large, complex organizations.
- Strong understanding of networking protocols and architectures, security frameworks, and building security best practices.
- Proficiency in various penetration testing tools and methodologies.
- Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
- Ability to travel occasionally, based on business needs.