Senior Consultant, Offensive Security

Palo Alto Networks; Doha; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks in Doha seeks a Senior Consultant on the Offensive Security team to assess and challenge client security postures across networks, web, cloud and mobile environments. You will deliver actionable remediation guidance and create improvements to defenses.

You will develop scripts and tooling, present findings to technical and executive audiences, and support R&D while traveling to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of professional information security experience with 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 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, cloud, mobile) to identify and exploit vulnerabilities.
• Deliver assessments using Frontier AI Defense test harnesses and platforms.
• Develop custom scripts, tools and methodologies to automate offensive security engagements.
• Engage with clients, articulating testing approaches to technical and executive audiences.
• Generate detailed reports with test results, risks, and remediation recommendations.
• Proactively 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

Client communication

Security assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security/Computer Science or related field

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite Pro

Cobalt Strike

Nessus

BloodHound

Python

PowerShell

Ruby

C++

Job description

Job Summary

As a Senior Consultant on the Offensive Security team you will be a key consultant in assessing and challenging the security posture of a diverse client portfolio. You will leverage a variety of advanced tools and methodologies to act as the client's advocate for cybersecurity best practices. This role is critical in providing strong actionable recommendations to enhance our clients' defenses against sophisticated threats.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive penetration tests (network, web application, cloud, mobile) to identify and exploit 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.

Qualifications

Required 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 various environments including Windows, Linux, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in LLM driven offensive security; Certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, GWAPT, or GXPN.
• Experience with public speaking, publishing research, or contributing to the security community.

Required 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 various environments including Windows, Linux, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).

Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated interest in LLM driven offensive security Certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, GWAPT, or GXPN. Experience with public speaking, publishing research, or contributing to the security community.