Principal Consultant Offensive Security

Palo Alto Networks; Remote; AED 440,000 - 588,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking a Principal Consultant on the Offensive Security team to lead red and purple team assessments, conduct cloud penetration testing, and mentor team members. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of experience with cybersecurity tools, demonstrates deep knowledge of malicious software, and possesses strong scripting skills. This full-time position allows for remote work and requires a commitment to not only delivering excellence but also fostering a diverse and innovative team environment.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in cybersecurity tools and methods focused on Red/Purple Teaming.
• Ability to modify known exploits without dependence on consumer tools.
• Demonstrable experience with threat-intelligence-led red teaming frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Perform red and purple team assessments and ransomware readiness reviews.
• Develop scripts, tools, and methodologies to automate processes.
• Conduct cloud penetration testing for various platforms.

Skills

Red/Purple Teaming

Understanding of malicious software

Penetration testing

Scripting experience

Active Directory

Evasion techniques

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or equivalent experience

Tools

Python

Perl

Bash

Job description

The Principal Consultant on the Offensive Security team is focused on assessing and challenging the security posture across a comprehensive portfolio of clients. The individual will utilize a variety of tools developed and act as a key team member and leader in client engagements. They will be the clients advocate for cybersecurity best practices and will provide strong recommendations in this domain.

Your Impact

• Perform red and purple team assessments (with and without industry regulator oversight) assumed breach assessments (red team engagements with a predeployed implant), ransomware readiness reviews (assessing susceptibility to modern ransomware threats), threat analysis and social engineering assessments
• Develop scripts, tools and methodologies to automate and streamline internal processes and engagements. Examples include Terraform and Ansible custom payload generators/loaders
• Conduct cloud penetration testing engagements to assess specific workloads (i.e. AWS, GCP, Azure containers or other PaaS and SaaS instances) for vulnerabilities and subsequently attempt to exploit identified weaknesses after receiving permission from client stakeholders
• Lead scoping and services overview conversations with clients for prospective engagements in area of expertise, presenting with credibility and authority and clearly articulating various testing approaches and methodologies to audiences ranging from highly technical to executive personnel
• Determine processes and procedures to be followed on assignments; on large and complex engagements lead technical workstreams with guidance and oversight as required
• Lead communications with clients on engagements including highly technical matters, ensuring client inquiries are responded to promptly
• Ability to lead engagement delivery through to completion, manage engagement economics to deliver projects on time and on budget, and uphold high standards of quality
• Mentor and coach new team members and lead by example, demonstrating technical skills and procedures during engagements; delegate tasks and provide feedback to empower team members to produce high-quality results
• Ability to perform travel requirements as needed to meet business demands

Qualifications

• 8 years of professional experience with cyber security tools, technologies and methods focused on Red/Purple Teaming
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of how malicious software works (trojans, rootkits, etc.)
• Ability to modify known and/or craft custom exploits manually without dependence on consumer tools
• Ability to create bypasses to security tools and weaponize payloads for delivery on social engineering engagements
• Demonstrable experience of evasion techniques
• Strong experience with Active Directory and the attack killchain
• Experience with penetration testing, administering and troubleshooting major flavours of Linux, Windows and major cloud IaaS, PaaS and SaaS providers (i.e. AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Experience with scripting and editing existing code and programming using one or more of the following: Perl, Python, Ruby, Bash, C/C++, C#, or Java
• Ability to read and use the results of mobile code, malicious code and antivirus software
• Demonstrable experience of threat‑intelligence‑led red teaming frameworks such as CORIE, CBEST, TIBEREU
• Track record of championing innovation and improvement initiatives for your area of expertise, identifying emerging trends and technologies and developing leading solutions to address client needs
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security or equivalent years of professional experience or equivalent military experience to meet job requirements and expectations
• Professional industry certifications such as
  • Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE)
  • Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
  • CREST Registered Tester (CREST CRT)
  • GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
  • CREST Certified Simulated Attack Specialist (CCSAS)

Additional Information

The Team

Unit 42 brings together our world‑renowned threat researchers with an elite team of security consultants to create an intelligence‑driven, response‑ready organization. The Unit 42 Threat Intelligence team provides threat research that enables security teams to understand adversary intent and attribution while enhancing protections offered by our products and services to stop advanced attacks. As threats accelerate, Unit 42 is available to advise customers on the latest risks, assess their readiness and help them recover when the worst occurs.

Our Commitment
We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need please contact us at [contact information]

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work

Yes

Employment Type

Fulltime