Manager, Offensive Security: Purple Team

Capital One

McLean, Virginia, United States
Mclean, va: $197,300 - $225,100; plano/richmond, v...
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4 years information security experience
3 years threat hunting or detection engineering
2 years edr telemetry analysis
** Capital One is seeking a Manager for its Offensive Security Purple Team, responsible for reducing cyber risks through adversary simulation and emulation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in information security, particularly in threat hunting and detection engineering, while working in a collaborative and innovative environment. **

Job Summary

  • This role leads the Defense Improvement Analysis process by deconstructing adversary simulation activities to identify control gaps and document the full lifecycle from discovery to resolution.
  • The successful candidate will serve as a technical bridge between offensive and defensive stakeholders, translating complex adversary TTPs into durable defense strategies for both technical and executive audiences.
  • Capital One offers a comprehensive benefits package including performance-based incentive compensation such as cash bonuses and long-term incentives alongside competitive health and financial support.

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** Capital One is seeking a Manager for its Offensive Security Purple Team, responsible for reducing cyber risks through adversary simulation and emulation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in information security, particularly in threat hunting and detection engineering, while working in a collaborative and innovative environment. **

Salary

McLean, VA: $197,300 - $225,100; Plano/Richmond, VA/TX: $179,400 - $204,700; Eligible for performance-based incentive compensation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 4 years information security experience
  • 3 years threat hunting or detection engineering
  • 2 years EDR telemetry analysis
  • Cloud or hybrid environment experience

Nice-to-have

  • Offensive security operations experience
  • Databricks or Spark analytics expertise
  • Scripting and compiled language proficiency
  • Emerging threat behavior research

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification
  • OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, GXPN, CRTO, GCFA, GCIH, OSTH, or GDAT certification preferred
  • No visa sponsorship available for this position

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