Manager, Offensive Security: Purple Team

Capital One

McLean, Virginia, United States
Base: mclean va $197,300-$225,100; plano tx/richmo...
Hybrid
4 years information security experience
3 years threat hunting or detection engineering
2 years edr telemetry analysis
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

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 set of health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being, along with eligibility for performance-based incentive compensation including cash bonuses and long-term incentives.

Matching 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.

Salary

Base: McLean VA $197,300-$225,100; Plano TX/Richmond VA $179,400-$204,700; Bonus/Equity: Performance based incentive compensation eligible; Benefits: Comprehensive health, financial, and inclusive benefits package

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 skills
  • 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 provided for this position

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