Vector Command Specialist

• Onboard customers to the Vector Command platform and technologies.
• Oversee and ensure the completeness of customer report deliverables.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries related to testing operations alerts or general Vector Command questions associated with Red Team activities.
• Coordinate and host monthly Vector Command Red Team update calls in conjunction with a Rapid7 Red Team lead.
• Translate technical concepts and communicate them effectively to non-security personnel.
• Coordinate communications between internal Rapid7 services on behalf of customers including the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Managed Vulnerability Management (MVM) teams.
• Provide monthly written summaries of each customer's attack surface and Vector Command Red Team operations.

• Analyze each customer's exposures and attack surface within the Vector Command platform.
• Conduct manual network and service reconnaissance to identify new exposures.
• Perform Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) gathering on customers to identify attack surface elements that extend beyond traditional network services.
• Keep the Red Team informed of significant changes in customers' attack surfaces.
• Coordinate customer requests and prioritizations with the Red Team operators.
• Develop scripts to query and analyze attack surface data from numerous sources and automated systems.
• Perform entry level penetration testing activities against external assets as assigned by the Red Team lead.

• 3+ years in an active technical security role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous technical security consulting experience.
• Knowledge of modern penetration testing tools and methods.
• Knowledge of external attack surface reconnaissance techniques to identify customer's internet facing exposures.
• Strong knowledge of network web-based application and IEEE 802.11 security concepts.
• Knowledge of Windows/Linux/UNIX internals and the Internet protocol suite.
• Experience using scripting languages such as Python and PowerShell
• Experience with social engineering techniques and tactics related to reconnaissance and OSINT gathering.
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science MIS CIS or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Certifications such as GPEN PJPT PNPT CPTS or OSCP are preferred.
• The ability to ask for help.
• Be an Advocate: Use excellent written and verbal communication skills to not just report vulnerabilities but to advocate for the customer's security posture. Focus on "translating technical concepts" so non-security personnel understand the impact on their business.
• Strategic Alignment: Position your technical testing (network web app API) as a way to scale Rapid7's impact within the Global Services division.
• Driving Outcomes over Actions: Instead of just listing "performed technical testing" focus on the outcome: "helping customers remediate and mitigate prevalent threats". Your ability to consistently produce high-quality reports is a direct contribution to successful security outcomes for clients.
• Core Value Embodiment: Embody our core values to foster a culture of excellence that drives meaningful impact and collective success.

What We Do

At Rapid7 our vision is to create a secure digital world for our customers our industry and our communities. We do this by harnessing our collective expertise and passion to challenge what’s possible and drive extraordinary impact. We’re building a dynamic and collaborative workplace where new ideas are welcome. Protecting 11000+ customers against bad actors and threats means we’re continuing to push the envelope - just like we’ve been doing for the past 20 years. If you’re ready to solve some of the toughest challenges in cybersecurity we’re ready to help you take command of your career. Join us.

Why Work With Us

With our products research and open source communities we’re building a secure digital future for everyone. This means constantly learning and evolving in an industry that’s anything but stagnant. You’ll be faced with tough challenges and given the support to find creative solutions that drive our business and your career forward.

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