Offensive Security Manager - Penetration Testing & Red Team Lead

Crowe; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 105,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe seeks an experienced Offensive Security Manager to guide advanced cybersecurity engagements for diverse clients. You will lead testing across networks, apps, and social engineering, while advising on remediation and security maturation. Collaboration with Cybersecurity teams and executives is essential.

The role emphasizes growth mindset, critical thinking, and strong communication to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and deliver tangible risk-based improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in information systems, CS, cybersecurity, engineering, or related field.
• Certification such as CISSP, OSCP, OSCE, or similar.
• 5+ years in cybersecurity/offensive security or related consulting roles.
• Deep knowledge of Windows/Linux/Unix, and databases (SQL, Oracle).
• Working knowledge of networks and OSI model.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support offensive security engagements (network, web app, wireless testing, social engineering, red/purple teaming).
• Evaluate IT and application controls and security configurations.
• Provide practical remediation recommendations.
• Conduct cybersecurity assessments across standards like NIST CSF, 800.53, CIS; present findings to executives.
• Mentor junior consultants; contribute to practice development.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Scripting

Programming

AI & Automation in security

Offensive security tools

Blue team knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

BloodHound

Nmap

Job description

Crowe seeks an experienced Offensive Security Manager to guide advanced cybersecurity engagements for diverse clients. You will lead testing across networks, apps, and social engineering, while advising on remediation and security maturation. Collaboration with Cybersecurity teams and executives is essential.

The role emphasizes growth mindset, critical thinking, and strong communication to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and deliver tangible risk-based improvements.