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Cybersecurity Manager - Offensive Security

Lensa
Austin, TX Contractor
POSTED ON 10/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/7/2025
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Job ID Number

R5306

Employment Type

Full time

Worksite Flexibility

Remote

Job Summary

As a Cybersecurity Manager - Offensive Security, you will work with our clients on penetration projects as well as other aspects of cybersecurity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Manager - Offensive Security. This is a direct hire, full time position with CAI and is 100% remote.

Due to the specific legal and contractual requirements associated with this position, US Citizenship is required to be considered for this role.

We are looking for an experienced cybersecurity professional. This position can be located anywhere in the US with potential travel required nationally.

The Manager will assist the Senior Manager and Executive Director of Cybersecurity with growing our Cybersecurity Practice. This individual will engage with clients to perform cybersecurity services, lead teams in assessments and projects, and manage/mentor junior team members.

There is up to 25% national travel affiliated with this position.

What You’ll Do

  • Participate in a series of planned security projects for external clients.
  • Collaborate with client leadership, team members and other stakeholders to understand their capabilities, and assess risks and cybersecurity maturity posture for clients.
  • Conduct and lead vulnerability assessments and penetration testing of the IT infrastructure for both compliance and security purposes.
  • Conduct and lead red and purple team exercises.
  • Facilitate social engineering attack methods for security and compliance.
  • Maintain knowledge of the cybersecurity capabilities of operating systems, networking devices, and control systems.
  • Maintain a broad knowledge of current and emerging state-of-the-art computer/network systems technologies, architectures, and products.
  • Perform various other duties as assigned

Required

What You’ll Need

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field from an accredited university or equivalent experience
  • 5 years of relevant hands-on work experience in Cybersecurity or IT
  • Scripting experience in Powershell
  • Strong foundation in networking and operating systems (Windows, Linus, Unix)
  • Understanding of NIST, ISO, CIS and similar cybersecurity frameworks
  • Proven work experience in implementing successful security-related projects
  • Understanding of penetration testing, red & purple teaming
  • Understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework
  • Proven ability to interact and create a positive and collaborative working environment
  • Able to lead technical teams
  • Able to mentor others
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

  • OSCP certification or similar is preferred
  • SQL scripting or Python desired

Physical Demands

  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards
  • Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
  • Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to application.accommodations@cai.io or (888) 824 – 8111.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement

CAI is committed to equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. All employment decisions are based on valid job requirements, including hiring, promotion, and compensation. Harassment and retaliation are prohibited.

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