Lead Offensive Security Operator, Purple Team (Remote Eligible)

About Capital One

Over 25 years ago, Capital One revolutionized the credit card industry with data and technology. Today, we are one of the most widely recognized brands in banking — serving more than 100 million customers across a diverse set of businesses.

Position

At Capital One, you'll be part of a big group of makers, breakers, doers and disruptors, who love to solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We want you to be curious and ask “what if?” Capital One started as an information strategy company that specialized in credit cards, and we have become one of the most impactful and disruptive players in the industry. 

Capital One’s Offensive Security Purple Team reduces cyber risk by uncovering vulnerabilities and weaknesses in the enterprise cyber environment by conducting covert/overt adversary simulation and emulation.  This position works closely with offensive and defensive partner teams to plan, coordinate, execute and report on detection gaps and control weaknesses to improve cyber defense across the enterprise. 

The successful candidate for this position will be part of an exciting and dynamic environment to build and deliver industry leading ethical hacking capabilities to continuously protect and defend Capital One’s brand, systems and data. Offensive Security is part of the Cyber Operations and Intelligence program and assists with identifying opportunities to enhance Capital One’s information security posture against a broad range of cyber threats, and develop strategies to most effectively address the threats.

Responsibilities:

• Lead sophisticated covert adversary simulation activities against Capital One to enable identification and mitigation of identified vulnerabilities

• Research, develop, and apply offensive tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) in order to effectively mimic the capabilities of relevant threat actors 

• Provide subject matter expertise for cyber defenders, remediation teams and enterprise technology teams

• Build and maintain technical infrastructure to support Purple team activity

• Research, develop and document TTPs and share related knowledge with other members of the team

• Automate repetitive pre and post-exploitation activities as applicable

Capital One is open to hiring a Remote Employee for this opportunity.

Your qualification

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification

• At least 6 years of information security experience

• At least 4 years of experience performing covert red team operations

• At least 4 years of experience in malware development and EDR evasion

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in security testing of cloud environments

• 4+ years of experience in offensive security tool development

• 4+ years of experience with scripting and compiled languages

• One or more of the following certifications (OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, GXPN, CRTO, GCFA, GCIH)

What we offer

Your wellbeing is our priority

Our benefits and total compensation package is designed for the whole person. Caring for both you and your family

• Healthy Body, Healthy Mind

You have options and we have the tools to help you decide which health plans best fit your needs

• Save Money, Make Money

Secure your present, plan for your future and reduce expenses along the way

• Time, Family and Advice

Options for your time, opportunities for your family, and advice along the way. It's time to BeWell.