[Hiring] Associate Hive Members @CovertSwarm

Role Description

At CovertSwarm, we're redefining offensive security through constant, relentless attack. As an Associate Hive Member, you'll put your growing offensive security expertise into practice against real-world client environments, working alongside experienced operators to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses others miss.

You're beyond the foundations. Now it's about building experience, sharpening your tradecraft, and developing the technical depth and independence needed to become an accomplished offensive security operator.

This is the next step for an emerging offensive security professional who has already developed practical cybersecurity testing skills and is ready to apply them consistently across client environments.

• Take an active role in security assessments, carrying out activities such as OSINT, external infrastructure testing, and other offensive security operations.
• Work directly with clients, communicate your findings, and take increasing ownership of your assessments as your experience develops.
• Have the support of experienced Hive Members when needed, while also investigating, problem-solving, and taking ownership of your own development.
• Build the breadth, depth, and experience to progress towards becoming a fully autonomous Hive Member.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable practical experience in one or more cybersecurity testing domains.
• Foundations in network, infrastructure, and/or application security.
• Practical experience using common offensive security tools and methodologies.
• Ability to identify, investigate, validate, and clearly communicate security vulnerabilities.
• Comfortable carrying out defined assessment activities with a growing level of independence.
• Able to approach technical problems methodically while knowing when to seek guidance.
• Curiosity about how systems work – and a drive to discover how they can be broken.
• Motivation to broaden your testing experience and develop deeper technical expertise.

Requirements

• Sharp analytical mind with keen attention to detail.
• Natural problem solver who enjoys investigating technical challenges.
• Effective written and verbal communicator.
• Able to translate technical findings into clear, useful information for clients.
• Takes ownership and accountability for the quality of their work.
• Receptive to feedback and able to apply it to future engagements.
• Self-driven learner committed to continuous professional development.
• Actively maintains and progresses a personal career development plan.
• Team player who both learns from and contributes to the collective knowledge of the Swarm.
• Engaged with the wider cybersecurity industry through conferences, community events, research, labs, CTFs, or similar activities.

Benefits

• True remote flexibility – work from anywhere.
• No report writing drudgery – we use our custom portal.
• Unlimited training to keep developing your skills.
• Work alongside and learn from experienced offensive security operators.
• Exposure to multiple cybersecurity testing domains and client environments.
• Clear opportunities to develop towards greater technical independence and progression within the Hive.
• Unlimited vacation – because burnout helps no one.
• Private medical insurance and pension scheme.
• Conference speaking bonuses.
• Hardware, software, and research materials you need to excel.
• A culture of radical candor and continuous improvement.
• Company events and local Hub meetups.
• The opportunity to attend DEFCON Las Vegas.