Senior Offensive Security Consultant — Remote

Jobs Paloaltonetworks; Madrid; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Senior Consultant on the Offensive Security team. You will assess and challenge the security posture of diverse client portfolios using advanced tools and methodologies to provide actionable recommendations.

Join Unit 42, our global threat intelligence team, which operates across geographies. This remote role may require travel to meet client engagements and deliver impactful security solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Security or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of professional security experience focusing on penetration testing and assessments.
• Experience with security assessment tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite Pro, Cobalt Strike, Nessus, and BloodHound.
• Proficiency in scripting or programming with Python, PowerShell, Ruby, or C++.
• Experience conducting penetration tests across Windows, Linux, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive penetration tests (network, web application, cloud, mobile).
• Deliver assessments using Frontier AI Defense test harnesses and platforms.
• Develop custom scripts, tools, and methodologies to automate offensive security engagements.
• Engage with clients to articulate testing approaches to technical and executive audiences.
• Generate detailed reports that communicate test results, risks, and remediation recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to align security objectives.
• Assist in scoping new opportunities and developing internal infrastructure for offensive security R&D.
• Ability to travel as needed to meet business demands

Skills

Penetration testing

Information security

Scripting languages

Education

Bachelor's in Information Security

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite Pro

Cobalt Strike

Nessus

BloodHound

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Senior Consultant on the Offensive Security team. You will assess and challenge the security posture of diverse client portfolios using advanced tools and methodologies to provide actionable recommendations.

Join Unit 42, our global threat intelligence team, which operates across geographies. This remote role may require travel to meet client engagements and deliver impactful security solutions.