Red Team Consultant

SR2; City Of London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist penetration testing organization is seeking a Red Teaming Security Consultant to remotely plan and deliver advanced security testing. You will replicate real-world threat scenarios, work with clients to evaluate their security status, and carry out various offensive security exercises. The ideal candidate has a strong background in penetration testing and communication skills. Opportunities for professional development and a flexible working environment are provided.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Training opportunities

Clear progression path

Qualifications

• Strong background in penetration testing and offensive security.
• Experience delivering red team or adversary simulation engagements.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK or CBEST/TIBER.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver complex engagements that replicate real-world threat scenarios.
• Work closely with clients to help them understand their security posture, identify weaknesses, and test detection and response capabilities.
• Cover a range of offensive security activities, from targeted attack simulations to collaborative purple team exercises.

Skills

Penetration testing

Offensive security

Communication skills

Education

Relevant certifications (e.g. CREST, OSCP, OSCE, CRTO)

Job description

Overview

Red Teaming Security Consultant - Fully Remote. We are working with a specialist penetration testing organisation who are looking to expand their red teaming capability. This is a fully remote role, offering the chance to join a highly technical team delivering advanced security testing and offensive security projects for a wide range of clients.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver complex engagements that replicate real-world threat scenarios.
• Work closely with clients to help them understand their security posture, identify weaknesses, and test detection and response capabilities.
• Cover a range of offensive security activities, from targeted attack simulations and covert operations through to collaborative purple team exercises.

Qualifications

• Strong background in penetration testing and offensive security.
• Experience delivering red team or adversary simulation engagements.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK or CBEST/TIBER.
• Knowledge of common attack techniques and toolsets used by advanced threat actors.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical findings in clear business language.
• Relevant certifications (e.g. CREST, OSCP, OSCE, CRTO) are desirable but not essential.

Benefits

This role offers the opportunity to work fully remotely within a flexible and supportive team, with exposure to some of the most interesting and challenging security testing projects in the industry. You'll also benefit from ongoing professional development, training opportunities and a clear progression path within a growing consultancy.