CME Group
Senior Cyber Security Engineer –Threat Simulation
CME Group, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Join the Global Information Security (GIS) department at CME Group as a Senior Cyber Security Engineer - Threat Simulation. You will be an integral part of our Offensive Security organization, directly contributing to improving CME Group’s security posture. This high-impact role is responsible for the execution of Red Team adversary emulations against our complex hybrid environment, proactively testing and strengthening our internal and internet-facing systems. You will also be a key participant in Purple Team activities to continuously improve the organization\'s cyber detection and response capabilities. This is a perfect opportunity for a sharp, action-oriented engineer to become a key part of a team of highly skilled cybersecurity professionals who execute a pivotal role in protecting and defending national critical infrastructure. What You\'ll Get
Elevate your expertise in a supportive environment fostering continuous learning, rapid career progression, and an inclusive, global team culture. Gain broad exposure to CME Group\'s diverse products, asset classes, and cross-functional teams, expanding your impact across critical financial infrastructure. Receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. What You\'ll Do
Execute high-impact Red Team exercises against our complex hybrid cloud environments, driven by real-world threat intelligence and the MITRE ATT&CK Framework. Engineer and maintain robust Red and Purple Team infrastructure, continuously automating processes for efficiency and scale. Co-design and lead joint Purple Team exercises, directly partnering with cyber defense to improve detection and response capabilities. Innovate through continuous research into new offensive security TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures) and drive knowledge transfer across the security organization. Conduct specialized, ad-hoc offensive security tests utilizing industry-leading and internally developed tooling to uncover subtle security gaps. Author comprehensive post-exercise reports, including detailed technical findings, compromise narratives, and strategic, risk-rated recommendations for remediation. Mentor cyber defense teams during incident investigations, providing critical subject matter expertise on attacker tradecraft and mindset. Champion security awareness and technical knowledge-sharing by collaborating with information security, technology, and business stakeholders. What\'ll Bring
We\'re looking for an engineer with a robust offensive mindset and a proven track record of breaking and building in complex enterprise environments. Technical Mastery
5+ years’ experience wielding industry-standard penetration testing and adversary emulation tools (e.g., Cobalt Strike, Sliver, Mythic, Bloodhound, Burp Suite). Expert understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK Framework and advanced evasion techniques used to bypass modern security controls. Strong comprehension of the cyber kill chain and the full lifecycle of an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) targeting financial institutions. Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and experience with a compiled language (e.g., Go, C#) for tool development. Deep experience attacking and securing complex cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments, from initial access through actions on objective. Solid knowledge of Windows and Linux system hardening concepts, Purple Team automation strategies, and vulnerability rating methodologies. Proven experience with security within at least one major cloud provider (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Nice To Haves
Previous hands-on experience performing sophisticated adversary emulations/simulations specifically within the financial services sector. A recognized offensive security industry certification (e.g., OSCP, GPEN, GXPN, OSWE, eCPTX) demonstrating specialized, high-impact skills. Familiarity with modern enterprise security standards and frameworks (e.g., TIBER-EU, CBEST, NIST CSF). Experience conducting offensive security exercises against emerging technologies, such as AI/ML systems or macOS. About CME Group
CME Group is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package for our employees. The pay range for this role is $116,600-$194,300. Actual salary offered will be dependent on factors including relevant experience, skills, and education. Our compensation program also includes an annual target bonus opportunity and opportunities for equity. Our benefits program includes health coverage, retirement options, education reimbursement, paid time off, and mental health benefits. Equal Opportunity and Notice
As an equal-opportunity employer, CME Group considers all potential employees without regard to any protected characteristic. Important Notice: Recruitment fraud is on the rise. CME Group adheres to established procedures to maintain trust, confidence and security throughout our recruitment process. Learn more here.
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Join the Global Information Security (GIS) department at CME Group as a Senior Cyber Security Engineer - Threat Simulation. You will be an integral part of our Offensive Security organization, directly contributing to improving CME Group’s security posture. This high-impact role is responsible for the execution of Red Team adversary emulations against our complex hybrid environment, proactively testing and strengthening our internal and internet-facing systems. You will also be a key participant in Purple Team activities to continuously improve the organization\'s cyber detection and response capabilities. This is a perfect opportunity for a sharp, action-oriented engineer to become a key part of a team of highly skilled cybersecurity professionals who execute a pivotal role in protecting and defending national critical infrastructure. What You\'ll Get
Elevate your expertise in a supportive environment fostering continuous learning, rapid career progression, and an inclusive, global team culture. Gain broad exposure to CME Group\'s diverse products, asset classes, and cross-functional teams, expanding your impact across critical financial infrastructure. Receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. What You\'ll Do
Execute high-impact Red Team exercises against our complex hybrid cloud environments, driven by real-world threat intelligence and the MITRE ATT&CK Framework. Engineer and maintain robust Red and Purple Team infrastructure, continuously automating processes for efficiency and scale. Co-design and lead joint Purple Team exercises, directly partnering with cyber defense to improve detection and response capabilities. Innovate through continuous research into new offensive security TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures) and drive knowledge transfer across the security organization. Conduct specialized, ad-hoc offensive security tests utilizing industry-leading and internally developed tooling to uncover subtle security gaps. Author comprehensive post-exercise reports, including detailed technical findings, compromise narratives, and strategic, risk-rated recommendations for remediation. Mentor cyber defense teams during incident investigations, providing critical subject matter expertise on attacker tradecraft and mindset. Champion security awareness and technical knowledge-sharing by collaborating with information security, technology, and business stakeholders. What\'ll Bring
We\'re looking for an engineer with a robust offensive mindset and a proven track record of breaking and building in complex enterprise environments. Technical Mastery
5+ years’ experience wielding industry-standard penetration testing and adversary emulation tools (e.g., Cobalt Strike, Sliver, Mythic, Bloodhound, Burp Suite). Expert understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK Framework and advanced evasion techniques used to bypass modern security controls. Strong comprehension of the cyber kill chain and the full lifecycle of an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) targeting financial institutions. Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and experience with a compiled language (e.g., Go, C#) for tool development. Deep experience attacking and securing complex cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments, from initial access through actions on objective. Solid knowledge of Windows and Linux system hardening concepts, Purple Team automation strategies, and vulnerability rating methodologies. Proven experience with security within at least one major cloud provider (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Nice To Haves
Previous hands-on experience performing sophisticated adversary emulations/simulations specifically within the financial services sector. A recognized offensive security industry certification (e.g., OSCP, GPEN, GXPN, OSWE, eCPTX) demonstrating specialized, high-impact skills. Familiarity with modern enterprise security standards and frameworks (e.g., TIBER-EU, CBEST, NIST CSF). Experience conducting offensive security exercises against emerging technologies, such as AI/ML systems or macOS. About CME Group
CME Group is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package for our employees. The pay range for this role is $116,600-$194,300. Actual salary offered will be dependent on factors including relevant experience, skills, and education. Our compensation program also includes an annual target bonus opportunity and opportunities for equity. Our benefits program includes health coverage, retirement options, education reimbursement, paid time off, and mental health benefits. Equal Opportunity and Notice
As an equal-opportunity employer, CME Group considers all potential employees without regard to any protected characteristic. Important Notice: Recruitment fraud is on the rise. CME Group adheres to established procedures to maintain trust, confidence and security throughout our recruitment process. Learn more here.
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