Cybersecurity Analyst, Offensive Security

Job Summary:

Leads and executes full‑scope Red Team operations to identify vulnerabilities across IT, cloud, and OT/ICS environments and evaluate organizational detection and response readiness. Translates offensive insights into measurable defensive improvements by conducting realistic adversary simulations, developing specialized tools, and delivering clear, actionable findings.

Job Description:

• Plans, executes, and leads Red Team engagements, adversary emulation, and penetration testing across OT/ICS environments to evaluate organizational resilience within approved Rules of Engagement (RoE).

• Performs full-spectrum offensive operations using real-world TTPs to assess and challenge detection and response capabilities.

• Conducts social engineering campaigns (phishing, vishing, physical) to test human factors vulnerabilities and improve security awareness.

• Executes OT/ICS assessments, follow formal safe-testing protocols and cross-team coordination to prevent operational disruption and protect critical infrastructure.

• Participates in Purple Team exercises to validate and improve detection, response, and prevention controls

• Develops custom offensive tools, and scripts, to enhance Red Team capabilities and automate operational processes

• Documents technical findings with clear impact and remediation guidance to support informed decisions and drive measurable risk reduction.

• Collaborates with Blue Team, Threat Intelligence, and IT/OT teams to translate offensive insights into actionable defensive improvements

• Maintain expertise on emerging threats, techniques, and tools relevant to the energy sector to ensure engagements reflect current and realistic adversary behaviors.

• Supports vulnerability assessments and after-hours operations to improve continuous threat exposure management and maintain Red Team Readiness

• Follows established company policies, procedures, and standards to ensure full compliance with applicable laws and industry regulations.

• Participates in storm restoration tasks and assigned drills to contribute to the safe and reliable recovery of services.

• Performs additional tasks aligned with role expectations and qualifications to support team goals and operational flexibility.

Additional Job Description:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology.

Experience

• 3-6 years of experience in offensive security, penetration testing, or Red Teaming.

• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and modern enterprise/OT systems.

Additional experience may substitute for required education when it aligns with the competencies and knowledge necessary for the role:

• Associate’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology may substitute when accompanied by a minimum of 5 years of experience in offensive security, penetration testing, or Red Teaming and at least 3 years of experience performing a previous Analyst role.

• High School or equivalent (GED) when accompanied by a minimum of 8 years of experience in offensive security, penetration testing, or Red Teaming and at least 5 years of experience performing a previous Analyst role.

Competencies (Skills)

• Advanced Offensive Security Expertise – Demonstrates deep hands‑on proficiency with penetration testing and Red Team tools (Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Cobalt Strike, BloodHound, Nmap) and scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) to execute realistic adversary simulations.

• Adversary Techniques & Framework Mastery – Applies extensive knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP Top 10, and common attack vectors across network, web, cloud, identity, and OT environments to conduct targeted offensive operations.

• OT/ICS Security & Safe‑Testing Practices – Utilizes strong working knowledge of ICS/SCADA/OT systems, safe‑testing protocols, and cross‑team coordination methods to ensure non‑disruptive and secure assessments in critical infrastructure environments.

• Analytical, Reporting, and Communication Skills – Synthesizes complex technical findings into clear, accurate reports with business-impact context and actionable remediation guidance, delivering information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Collaboration & Cross‑Functional Integration – Works effectively with Blue Team, Threat Intelligence, IT, and OT partners to translate offensive insights into defensive improvements and contribute to Purple Team exercises.

• Ethical Standards & Confidentiality – Maintains high ethical principles and exercises proper judgment when handling sensitive information, demonstrating reliability and trustworthiness in all offensive security activities.

• Bilingual Fluency – Communicates clearly and professionally in both Spanish and English to coordinate with diverse teams across multiple environments.

Licenses/Certifications

• At least one relevant certification: OSCP, OSCE, CRTO, GPEN, or equivalent

Travel Requirements

• No

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position: Constantly

• Pushing/ Pulling/ Reaching: Seldom

• Kneel: Seldom

• Grab: Seldom

• Bend: Seldom

• Lift/Carry over: 0 – 15 pounds

Working Conditions

• Wet or humid: Seldom

• Working near or on moving mechanical parts: Never

• Working near or on heavy machinery: Never

• Working in high places: Never

• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles: Never

• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions: Never

• Work with electricity: Never

• Loud noise conditions: Seldom

LUMA Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, military status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal or local laws.