We Are Praetorian
Praetorian is defined by raw intensity, fearless candor, and a relentless drive. This is who we are.
We are looking for high-performing, mission-aligned individuals. We prioritize performance over politics and purpose over transaction. This environment is built for those who seek ownership and impact.
Is Praetorian the right fit for you? If you are someone who obsesses over the problem, defaults to open communication, and wants to work with a team that refuses to accept mediocrity—then you have found your home.
The Mission
Praetorian is an expert-driven offensive security company. Our mission is to prevent breaches before they occur. We help organizations shift from an "assume breach" mentality to adopting offensive security as a core strategy of prevention.
We don’t just find bugs; we solve the root cause. We are building a future without compromise, and we need people who run toward the fire.
Staff Security Engineer – Corporate Security (multiple openings) (Austin, TX).
DUTIES: Lead technical execution of advanced security assessments such as staff augmentation initiatives, detection engineering exercises, threat hunts, risk-informed product security engagements, attack path mapping exercises, assumed breach scenarios, red team simulations, purple team engagements, and GRC compliance assessments. Lead risk-informed threat modeling sessions, defensive enablement, and tabletop exercises for enterprise-scale systems incorporating distributed architectures. Research emerging attack vectors and vulnerabilities and develop novel exploitation techniques. Create new methodologies for security testing of emerging technologies. Build custom security testing tools and frameworks for automated vulnerability discovery. Design training programs for security engineers covering emerging threats, attack techniques, and defensive strategies. Develop documentation for mitigation strategies and security implementation guides, specifically aimed at upskilling junior, senior, and lead security engineers
Lead security architecture reviews of CI/CD pipelines, cloud, on-premises, and hybrid infrastructures, and container orchestration platforms. Provide expert technical guidance to all security engineers working on complex security architecture and design decisions directly impacting client project deliverables. Host company-wide knowledge sharing sessions and Office Hours to create learning opportunities where engineers from all security domains can receive guidance on security topics that extend beyond immediate project work. Lead technical discovery sessions with customer stakeholders and provide expert guidance on testing approach selection based on their security objectives and technical environment.
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APPLY TO: Praetorian Security Inc via email at leonardo.dinic@praetorian.com
Why Praetorian?
We offer a culture built on high performance and deep ownership.
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