Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Merck is proud to sponsor the Hiring Our Heroes fellowship program, offering transitioning service members a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience. As a fellow in the Cybersecurity Operations team, you will support red team and adversary emulation activities, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and gain hands-on experience in offensive security operations.
Responsibilities
- Support the planning and coordination of red team and adversary emulation activities
- Track engagement timelines and support execution logistics
- Help develop reporting outputs that clearly communicate risk to stakeholders
- Participate in team meetings and complete internal training to build an understanding of how offensive security assessments are planned, executed, and delivered
- Engage with cross-functional teams (security, infrastructure, cloud, OT, and application teams) to understand enterprise attack surfaces and risk
- Participate in project planning, execution tracking, and reporting activities to support red team engagements
Skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience (military, technical, or professional background strongly valued)
- Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal)
- Project management, organization, and coordination skills
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple deliverables
- Experience working in a results-driven environment
- Strategic and critical thinking capabilities
- Experience working across cross-functional teams
- Interest in cybersecurity, technology, or offensive security operations
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
- Candidates must be transitioning service member fellows who will complete the program within the last 180 days of transition from military service
Benefits
- Mentoring and networking opportunities within Offensive Security Operations and broader cybersecurity teams
- Exposure to senior leadership across cybersecurity, risk management, and enterprise technology
- Hands-on experience supporting red team and adversary emulation engagements
- Development of project management, risk analysis, and communication skills in a high-impact security environment
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