Job Information
MetLife Junior Red Team Analyst in Cary, North Carolina
Role Value Proposition:
Under the direction of the Red Team Lead, the Junior Red Team Analyst will help develop and perform various Red Team activities and exercises, along with a series of periodic penetration tests. This role will also require advanced analytical and communication skills to interact efficiently with other internal teams and provide input to drive effective remediation across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
• Basic experience in network penetration and web application testing.
• Familiar with and safely able to use various attacker tools, techniques, and procedures.
• Help performing Red Team exercises and testing initiatives with internal stakeholders. Perform the assessments using manual and automated techniques.
• Understand sophisticated cybersecurity attacks and their TTPs.
• Basic experience with the MITRE ATT&CK to understand and map TTPs.
• Develop comprehensive reports and presentations on Red Team activities and findings for technical and executive stakeholders.
Essential Business Experience & Technical Skills
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• At least 1+ years of experience in the penetration testing area.
• Strong experience in Network, web application, and infrastructure penetration testing
• Proficiency with one or more scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, and Bash to automate simple tasks.
• Strong knowledge of Unix/Linux/Mac/Windows operating systems.
• Knowledge of security controls, including access, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IPS/IDS), SIEM systems, patch management systems, etc.
• Experience with offensive tools like Metasploit, Nmap, Burp Suite, Wireshark, etc.
Preferred:
• Strong understanding of operating systems, network technologies, and protocols.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience documenting high-quality reports.
• Experience working in complex, diverse, and global (international) environments.
• Entry-level offensive security certifications (CEH, eJPT, etc.).
Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.