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Join EY and help to build a better working world.\nToday’s world is fueled by vast amounts of information. Data is more valuable than ever before. Protecting data and information systems is central to doing business, and everyone in EY Information Security has a critical role to play. Join a global team of almost 950 people who collaborate to support the business of EY by protecting EY and client information assets! Our Information Security professionals enable EY to work securely and deliver secure products and services, as well as detect and quickly respond to security events as they happen. Together, the efforts of our dedicated team helps protect the EY brand and build client trust.\nWithin Information Security we blend risk strategy, digital identity, cyber defense, application security and technology solutions as we consider the entire security lifecycle. You will join a team of hardworking, security-focused individuals dedicated to supporting, protecting and enabling the business through innovative, secure solutions that provide speed to market and business value.\nThe opportunity\nAs an Offensive Security Analyst on the Attack Surface Management team, you will play a key role in evaluating and reducing EY’s digital exposure through hands-on penetration testing and adversarial simulation. Working under the guidance of the Exposure Management Lead, you will identify, assess and help mitigate vulnerabilities across EY’s global attack surface. This role goes beyond traditional scanning by actively emulating threat actors, performing penetration testing and assessing the true impact of security weaknesses.Your responsibilities will include supporting the validation of third-party risk assessments, identifying misconfigurations and exposed assets, and ensuring security standards applied across EY’s digital ecosystem. You will also contribute to strengthening Continuous Threat Exposure Management and Attack Surface Management efforts by providing actionable insights that improve proactive defense and reduce overall business risk.\nYour key responsibilities\nThe Analyst will apply offensive security techniques to assess EY’s external and internal attack surface, identifying vulnerabilities across web applications, APIs, cloud environments, networks, and infrastructure. This includes testing proof-of-concepts to validate exploitability and determine real-world impact. The role involves emulating adversary tactics to test detection and response capabilities, as well as conducting reconnaissance and asset discovery to uncover unmanaged or exposed assets.The candidate will support third-party and supply chain risk validation efforts by reviewing assessments or conducting targeted testing where required. Collaborating closely with security engineering, blue teams, and business stakeholders, the analyst will help prioritize remediation efforts based on risk severity and exploitability. Additionally, the role will contribute to enhancing processes, playbooks, and reporting standards within the Vulnerability Discovery and offensive security functions.\nSkills and attributes for success\nCapability to identify and exploit vulnerabilities beyond automated scanning tools like Qualys, Nessus etc.\nStrong attention to detail with a methodical approach to identifying complex attack paths\nCritical thinking and analytical skills to evaluate vulnerabilities in a business risk context\nAbility to manage high volumes of testing requests without compromising depth or quality\nFlexibility to work across diverse technologies, including cloud, applications, and infrastructure\nEffective communication skills to convey technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences\nFamiliarity with research techniques and threat intelligence to support proactive risk identification\nTo qualify for the role you must have\nA minimum of 4 years of experience in penetration testing, red teaming, purple teaming or offensive security\nHands-on experience testing applications, APIs, cloud environments, and network infrastructure\nStrong understanding of common vulnerability classes such as OWASP Top 10 and exploitation techniques\nFamiliarity with offensive security methodologies and frameworks\nExperience supporting or performing third-party risk assessments\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize risks effectively\nStrong communication and stakeholder management skills\nIdeally, you’ll also have\nCertifications such as OSCP, GPEN, GWAPT, or equivalent offensive security credentials\nWhat we look for\nWe are looking for a developing Offensive Security Analyst that can operate with supervision and bring new approaches to discovering and evaluating the business’s externally-exposed vulnerabilities. We are seeking a seasoned analyst to improve the organization’s ability to reduce the attack surface while enabling the business. The ideal candidate will seek to improve others while continuously learning and identifying ways to strengthen the organization.\nWhat we offer you\nThe compensation ranges below are provided in order to comply with United States pay transparency laws. Other geographies will follow their local salary guidelines, which may not be a direct conversion of published US salary ranges. At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.\nWe offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $76,400 to $138,600. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $91,700 to $157,500. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.\nJoin us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.\nUnder our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.\nAre you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.\nEY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.\nFor those living in California, please click here for additional information.\nEY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.\nEY | Building a better working world\nEY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.\nEnabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.\nEY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.\nEY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.\nEY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. 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