Listing Description
Company Overview
ProCircular is about relationships and trust. Our experts provide practical recommendations to proactively manage risk, meet regulatory commitments, and address the latest cyber threats.
People are at the center of our philosophy, and quality is the cornerstone. We build trust by being approachable,
realistic, and unbiased. Each client’s unique goals guide our work, and every project produces a tangible result and
a clear roadmap. We’re passionate about cybersecurity, serious about quality, and built around people.
Not only are we a cool company doing cool things, but we also really care about our employees and encourage an innovative and open environment offering excellent and even some unique benefits for our team members to take advantage of.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for performing various types of security testing for clients to identify and mitigate security issues. In addition, you will work with clients to propose security controls for long-term solutions across many different verticals.
Applicants must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability.
Essential Job Functions (include but are not limited to the following)
- Demonstrate the ability to perform the following activities:
- Gain a working and business level knowledge of ProCircular engagement toolset.
- Assist, and execute security assessments:
- Host, and service vulnerability assessments and penetration testing (external and internal).
- Web application vulnerability assessments and smoke testing.
- Social engineering engagements (Phishing, Vishing, and Physical).
- Execute War-dial exercises as need arises.
- VPN vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
- Wireless vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
- Execution of cloud-based vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
- Execution of Purple Team Engagements.
- GAP analysis of client security policies and procedures.
- Execution of Tabletop and/or Attack Simulations.
- Identify and exploit security vulnerabilities in a wide array of systems in a variety of situations.
- Assist in the development of tools to enhance current automation of service offerings.
- Perform research to identify new ways of achieving your mission.
- Create comprehensive after-action and client-facing deliverable reports.
- Provide accurate, complete, and timely written documentation for all project phases including ongoing status reports and deliverables detailing technical issues identified and their associated business risks.
- Establish & maintain rapport with client technical staff.
- Operate with integrity and accountability. Uphold the values of ProCircular and abide by the Company
Position Requirements
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and abilities required. Employees who do not possess the requirements for a job at the time of hire will not be considered for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Strong understanding of security fundamentals.
- Familiarity with web-related technologies (Web applications, Web Services, Service-Oriented Architectures) and network/web-related protocols.
- Knowledge and understanding of attack surfaces for enterprise systems and services.
- Understanding of networking fundamentals and protocols, including TCP/IP and OSI layers.
- Fundamental knowledge of systems administration and Active Directory.
- Experience with automated and manual tools (NMap, Nessus, Burp suite, etc.).
- Mastery of common server and workstation operating systems.
- Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, Kill Chain, and other frameworks or open-source projects and their uses within the cyber security community.
- Ability to shift perspectives rapidly and demonstrate applied critical thinking.
- Ability to think holistically and identify areas of technical and non-technical risk.
- Thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols.
- Capable of working independently and in a team environment.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing work environment.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage time efficiently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to write technical reports and communicate technical content to non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Working knowledge of at least one scripting or programming language.
- A passion for learning and continuing to grow in information security.
- Must be able to efficiently use Microsoft Word and Excel.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Knowledge of concepts and experience building red team infrastructure.
- Knowledge of advanced cyber threats and adversary methodologies, and cyber threat intelligence.
- Strong understanding of operations security (OPSEC), defense evasion, and anti-forensics techniques
- Familiarity and experience with AWS, GCP, and Azure.
- High level of competency in cloud automation technologies, such as Terraform
- Familiarity with container technologies.
- Relationships or professional working background with industries including education, health care, government, manufacturing, and financial
- Public and private sectors; for-profit and non-profit industries
- Understanding of businesses & different industry operations and applicability of security and cyber security to those industries.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
- Solid references from co-workers and former employers
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in cybersecurity.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience of real-world penetration testing and client delivery.
- One or more security and penetration testing certifications (ex. OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, GWAPT, etc.)
- Active security clearance a plus.
Language Requirements:
The primary language of ProCircular is English. Excellent communication skills are required, defined as the ability to:
- Actively listen for total comprehension
- Ask questions that enhance the understanding of a certain topic
- Relay information and/or instruction in a descriptive and understandable fashion in both written and verbal format
Reasoning Ability Requirements:
High-functioning, reasoning abilities are necessary to meet deadlines, prioritize company and customer needs, and work in a high functioning collaborative team environment.
Physical Requirements:
Occasional lifting up to 40 lbs. may be necessary from time to time. Must be able to sit for long periods of time, view a computer monitor, and type frequently/constantly (up to 8 hours a day).
Travel Requirements:
Valid driver’s license is required for frequent travel.
Employment Status
Exempt: This role is exempt which means it is excluded from minimum wage, overtime regulations, and other rights and protections afforded nonexempt employees.
Schedule Expectations
Our normal hours of operation are from Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Full-Time: Full-Time employees are defined legally as working at least 30 hours per week, however; full time positions at ProCircular require at least 40 hours. This position requires 40 hours worked within a regular workweek. Occasionally, time over 40 hours may be necessary to meet the requirements of the position. As long as performance expectations are met, employees may flex their schedule, subject to preapproval of one’s direct supervisor.
Supervision Requirements
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Performance Expectations
All teammates are evaluated at least annually on their performance based on the essential job functions in this job
description, along with ProCircular’s Core Values:
It’s about people
- People define every part of our business. Growth potential is based on the abilities and personalities of the people Technology solutions are a part of the equation, but it’s the people in an organization that define its true security. We work hardest when we’re supporting one another. We take care of each other; we take care of our families, and in doing so we take better care of our customers.
Fear is the mind killer
- We don’t let fear define the need for our services and we don’t present a problem without discussing realistic response or mitigation There’s more than enough to worry about in life and plenty of people telling us to be afraid. We’re solutions people, not fear mongers.
Strong opinions lightly held
- Opinions are important—they coalesce facts, reason, experience, and judgment into actionable points of view. We present our opinions with logic and reason rather than emotions, offering several alternatives to each challenge and the supporting data. The rejection of an idea is not a rejection of the individual or their merit. Everyone has a voice and a chance to speak, regardless of title, station or
Quality over speed, speed over cost
- Every organization must consciously balance quality, speed, and We will always put the quality of our work first. We make great efforts to move quickly, but never at the expense of quality. While we strive to keep our services affordable, we never choose an inexpensive alternative that will adversely impact quality or speed.
Cool heads, warm hearts
- We keep a cool head and help others do the same, especially in a We approach adversity with patience, logic, and understanding. Mistakes happen; we don’t hide, ignore, condemn, or fear them. Mistakes are opportunities to exemplify honesty, accountability, professionalism, tolerance, and grace. Instead of pointing a finger, we use humor, empathy, and fun when it matters most.
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
- We treat each other how we hope to be treated. We don’t yell; we aren’t condescending, and we always try to understand the other person’s perspective, before reacting to it. We keep it light and we listen. We extend this principle to our customers, and we understand that talking down to them is the easiest way to send them to a
Tomorrow just happened
- Life is what happens when we’re busy making other plans. We work hard on today but we’re always thinking about the We take extra time to make sure we’re learning and looking ahead. No matter what your
discipline or area of expertise, you’re adding your capabilities to the long-term plan for the organization and its clients.
Listing Details
- Salary: $70000 - $95000
- Citizenship: Us Citizen
- Incentives: Not Provided
- Education: Not Provided
- Travel: Travel 25
- Telework: Not Provided