Remote Senior Offensive Security Consultant - Pen Testing Expert

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.; Doha; Remote; QAR 437,000 - 874,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is seeking a Senior Consultant on the Offensive Security team to assess and challenge the security posture of a diverse client portfolio.

You will apply advanced tools and methodologies to act as the client's advocate for cybersecurity best practices. This remote role requires travel as needed and focuses on delivering actionable recommendations, clear testing approaches, and detailed reports to technical and executive audiences while contributing to internal offensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in information security, with a focus on penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
• Expertise with security assessment tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite Pro, Cobalt Strike, Nessus, and Bloodhound.
• Proficiency in scripting or programming with languages like Python, PowerShell, Ruby, or C++.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting penetration tests across environments including Windows, Linux, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive penetration tests (network, web application, cloud, mobile) to identify vulnerabilities.
• Deliver assessments using Palo Alto Networks Frontier AI Defense test harnesses and platforms using the latest frontier models.
• Develop custom scripts, tools, and methodologies to automate and enhance offensive security engagements and internal processes.
• Proactively engage with clients, clearly articulating testing approaches and methodologies to both technical and executive audiences.
• Generate detailed reports that communicate test results, identified risks, and concrete remediation recommendations to clients.
• Proactively collaborate with internal teams and clients, exchanging information to ensure alignment and accomplish shared security objectives.
• Assist in scoping new opportunities and developing internal infrastructure for offensive security research and development.
• Ability to travel as needed to meet business demands

Skills

Scripting

Penetration testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite Pro

Cobalt Strike

Nessus

Bloodhound

Job description

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is seeking a Senior Consultant on the Offensive Security team to assess and challenge the security posture of a diverse client portfolio.

You will apply advanced tools and methodologies to act as the client's advocate for cybersecurity best practices. This remote role requires travel as needed and focuses on delivering actionable recommendations, clear testing approaches, and detailed reports to technical and executive audiences while contributing to internal offensive