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Veracity Engineering is an industry leader in aviation engineering and management consulting. We apply proven principles and innovative approaches to solve tomorrow’s problems today. Since 2001, Veracity’s staff of experienced, passionate and creative professionals has provided our government and commercial clients with innovative solutions to modernize air traffic systems and advance global initiatives in safety, efficiency, and capacity.
Location: Atlantic City, NJ / FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center
Employment Type: Full-Time
Company: Veracity Engineering
Salary: $90,000 – $125,000/year
Position Overview
About the role:
Veracity is looking for a highly skilled Offensive Security Engineer to join our growing cybersecurity team. This role is integral to executing sophisticated offensive security operations, including red teaming, penetration testing, and tailored cybersecurity exercises. As an Offensive Security Engineer, you will lead assessments that mimic real-world adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures to identify vulnerabilities, improve defensive strategies, and strengthen our security posture.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan, design, and execute red team engagements, including adversary emulation, to assess the resilience of systems and processes.
- Perform manual penetration testing on web applications, infrastructure, cloud services, and API’s utilizing creative and unconventional approaches to discover vulnerabilities.
- Develop custom attack vectors and exploit vulnerabilities manually, emphasizing stealth and persistence to emulate real adversary behavior.
- Lead cybersecurity exercises and create targeted attack scenarios to test response effectiveness.
- Assess and prioritize risks based on manual testing outcomes, providing actionable remediation recommendations.
- Collaborate with blue teams and stakeholders to refine detection, response, and prevention strategies.
- Document technical findings in clear, concise reports and communicate results to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Continuously stay updated on the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and offensive security techniques.
- Implement and maintain red team and penetration testing tools, ensuring they are effective, up-to-date, and properly configured for engagements.
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in engineering (civil, electrical, electronic, industrial, mechanical, aeronautical, or computer from a college or university with a degree curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
Please note master’s degree or MBA in related field may be substituted for bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience or PhD in related field may be substituted for bachelor’s degree and 7 years experience.
Experience:
- The position requires a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in cyber security, with at least 4 years in red teaming or adversary emulation required.
Skills:
- Proven ability to emulate adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) without relying heavily on automated tools.
- Strong experience in manual penetration testing, focusing on identifying business logic flaws, misconfigurations, and complex vulnerabilities.
Certifications:
- At least one of the following offensive security certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, OSEP, OSWE, CRTO, CRTP, GPEN, GXPN, or BSCP.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers and hands to type or write; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by
At Veracity, we want our employees to excel and grow professionally. With an emphasis on continuing education, we demonstrate our commitment to employee growth and development by providing tuition reimbursement for education and certifications. In addition to tuition reimbursement, we offer one of the best benefits packages in the industry: competitive health benefits package, paid time off, 401K matching, and vested from day one to name just a few of our benefits and perks.
U.S. Eligibility Requirements (Standard for all U.S. Positions)
- Interested candidates must submit an application and resume/CV online to be considered.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must be willing to submit to a background investigation; any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the U.S. For U.S. employment opportunities, Veracity hires U.S. citizens, permanent residents, asylees, refugees, and temporary residents. Temporary residence does not include those with non-immigrant work authorization (F, J, H, or L visas), such as students in practical training status. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on the shortage of qualified candidates with a particular skill. Veracity will require proof of work authorization.
- Must be willing to execute Veracity’s Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement which requires, among other things, post-employment obligations relating to non-solicitation, confidentiality, and non-disclosure
Veracity believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against nor favor any applicant because of race, sex, color, disability, national origin, religion, creed, age, marital status, veteran status, gender, gender identity/expression, actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Veracity will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
Veracity Engineering is an industry leader in aviation engineering and management consulting. We apply proven principles and innovative approaches to solve tomorrow’s problems today. Since 2001, Veracity’s staff of experienced, passionate and creative professionals has provided our government and commercial clients with innovative solutions to modernize air traffic systems and advance global initiatives in safety, efficiency, and capacity.
Location: Atlantic City, NJ / FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center
Employment Type: Full-Time
Company: Veracity Engineering
Salary: $90,000 – $125,000/year
Position Overview
About the role:
Veracity is looking for a highly skilled Offensive Security Engineer to join our growing cybersecurity team. This role is integral to executing sophisticated offensive security operations, including red teaming, penetration testing, and tailored cybersecurity exercises. As an Offensive Security Engineer, you will lead assessments that mimic real-world adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures to identify vulnerabilities, improve defensive strategies, and strengthen our security posture.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan, design, and execute red team engagements, including adversary emulation, to assess the resilience of systems and processes.
- Perform manual penetration testing on web applications, infrastructure, cloud services, and API’s utilizing creative and unconventional approaches to discover vulnerabilities.
- Develop custom attack vectors and exploit vulnerabilities manually, emphasizing stealth and persistence to emulate real adversary behavior.
- Lead cybersecurity exercises and create targeted attack scenarios to test response effectiveness.
- Assess and prioritize risks based on manual testing outcomes, providing actionable remediation recommendations.
- Collaborate with blue teams and stakeholders to refine detection, response, and prevention strategies.
- Document technical findings in clear, concise reports and communicate results to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Continuously stay updated on the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and offensive security techniques.
- Implement and maintain red team and penetration testing tools, ensuring they are effective, up-to-date, and properly configured for engagements.
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in engineering (civil, electrical, electronic, industrial, mechanical, aeronautical, or computer from a college or university with a degree curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
Please note master’s degree or MBA in related field may be substituted for bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience or PhD in related field may be substituted for bachelor’s degree and 7 years experience.
Experience:
- The position requires a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in cyber security, with at least 4 years in red teaming or adversary emulation required.
Skills:
- Proven ability to emulate adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) without relying heavily on automated tools.
- Strong experience in manual penetration testing, focusing on identifying business logic flaws, misconfigurations, and complex vulnerabilities.
Certifications:
- At least one of the following offensive security certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, OSEP, OSWE, CRTO, CRTP, GPEN, GXPN, or BSCP.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers and hands to type or write; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by
At Veracity, we want our employees to excel and grow professionally. With an emphasis on continuing education, we demonstrate our commitment to employee growth and development by providing tuition reimbursement for education and certifications. In addition to tuition reimbursement, we offer one of the best benefits packages in the industry: competitive health benefits package, paid time off, 401K matching, and vested from day one to name just a few of our benefits and perks.
U.S. Eligibility Requirements (Standard for all U.S. Positions)
- Interested candidates must submit an application and resume/CV online to be considered.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must be willing to submit to a background investigation; any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the U.S. For U.S. employment opportunities, Veracity hires U.S. citizens, permanent residents, asylees, refugees, and temporary residents. Temporary residence does not include those with non-immigrant work authorization (F, J, H, or L visas), such as students in practical training status. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on the shortage of qualified candidates with a particular skill. Veracity will require proof of work authorization.
- Must be willing to execute Veracity’s Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement which requires, among other things, post-employment obligations relating to non-solicitation, confidentiality, and non-disclosure
Veracity believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against nor favor any applicant because of race, sex, color, disability, national origin, religion, creed, age, marital status, veteran status, gender, gender identity/expression, actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Veracity will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cybersecurity jobs.
- Proficiency in security tools such as SIEM platforms, firewalls, and endpoint detection software
- Industry certifications including CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH, or equivalent
- Experience with network security, vulnerability assessment, and threat analysis
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, or HIPAA
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, or a related field
- Active or eligible-to-obtain security clearance for government and defense roles
Tips for Your Cybersecurity Job Search
Certify before you apply at mid-level
Many cybersecurity job descriptions list CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CEH as requirements, not preferences. Check which cert aligns with the seniority you're targeting and make sure it appears prominently in your resume's credentials section.
Quantify impact on your resume
Vague claims like 'improved security posture' get skipped. Replace them with outcome statements: how many endpoints you protected, how quickly you contained an incident, or what vulnerability you closed before it was exploited.
Target openings by clearance level
Many federal and defense cybersecurity roles require an active security clearance. Filter your search by clearance requirement early, because applying without the right clearance level wastes time for both sides.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists cybersecurity openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a technical screening round
Most cybersecurity interviews include a hands-on component: a CTF challenge, a live network diagram review, or a scenario-based threat analysis. Practice articulating your methodology out loud, not just solving the problem silently.
Negotiate with threat-specific data
When discussing compensation, anchor to the specific threat domain you work in. Incident response and cloud security specialists command different rates than generalist roles, so name your specialization explicitly during the offer conversation.
Cybersecurity Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most cybersecurity professionals?
The companies hiring the most cybersecurity professionals right now include Booz Allen Hamilton, SAIC, and Northrop Grumman, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is particularly high among federal contractors, large financial institutions, and healthcare systems.
How many cybersecurity jobs are remote?
About 65% of cybersecurity openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though availability varies significantly by specialization. Roles in cloud security, threat intelligence, and security operations tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions requiring on-site access to classified systems or physical infrastructure are almost always in-person.
How do you become a cybersecurity professional?
Start by building a foundation in networking and operating systems, then pursue an entry-level certification like CompTIA Security+ to validate your knowledge. Gain hands-on experience through home labs, capture-the-flag competitions, or internships, and develop a portfolio that demonstrates real-world problem-solving. Specializing early in an area like penetration testing or incident response makes you a stronger candidate faster.
Can you get hired in cybersecurity with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level cybersecurity roles like security analyst, SOC tier-one analyst, and IT security support are designed for candidates without extensive experience. Employers in these roles weigh certifications and demonstrated curiosity heavily. Building a home lab, documenting what you've learned, and completing a relevant bootcamp or associate-level credential can substitute for years of formal experience in many cases.
What does the cybersecurity interview process look like?
Most cybersecurity interviews begin with a recruiter screen focused on your background and certifications, followed by a technical round where you walk through a threat scenario, analyze a sample network diagram, or complete a practical exercise. A final round with a hiring manager or team lead typically covers behavioral questions and role-specific depth. Government and defense roles often add a background and clearance review stage.
Where can I find and apply to cybersecurity jobs?
You can find and apply to cybersecurity jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your specialization, clearance level, or preferred work format, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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