Security Consultant, Red Team, Proactive

Google; Idaho; Remote; USD 108,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cybersecurity is seeking a Security Consultant for their Red Team. This role involves performing security assessments, threat analysis, and communicating findings to stakeholders. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and significant experience in pen testing and red teaming.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in pen testing and red teaming.
• 3 years of experience in related technical areas.
• Certifications like OSCE, OSEP, OSCP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments, breach reviews, and threat analysis.
• Conduct testing on networks, web, mobile, and embedded systems.
• Develop reports and presentations for technical and executive audiences.

Skills

Pen testing

Red teaming

Network security testing

Web application security testing

Mobile security testing

Cloud security testing

Social engineering

Scripting

Tool development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Hack the Box

Cobalt Strike

Metasploit

Active Directory

Job description

Security Consultant, Red Team, Proactive

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This role is based in various remote locations across the US, including Colorado, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience in pen testing and red teaming, including network, web app, mobile, cloud, social engineering, scripting, or tool development.
• 3 years of experience in related technical areas.
• Experience with tools for wireless, web, and network security testing.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Preferred qualifications include certifications like OSCE, OSEP, OSEE, OSCP, CCSAS, CCT INF, or related SANS courses, and experience with tools such as Hack the Box, Cobalt Strike, Metasploit, Active Directory, and others. Excellent communication skills are also desired.

About the role:

As a Security Consultant, you will help clients prepare for, mitigate, and respond to cybersecurity threats, including incident handling, forensic analysis, threat hunting, and testing client networks and applications. You will communicate complex security concepts to various stakeholders and lead engagements with cross-functional teams.

Part of Google Cloud and Mandiant, we are leaders in cyber defense, threat intelligence, and incident response, trusted worldwide for our expertise and innovative security solutions.

The US base salary range is $108,000-$155,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Salary details depend on location, skills, and experience.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform assessments, breach reviews, threat analysis, and social engineering tests.
• Conduct network, web, mobile, and embedded system testing.
• Develop reports and presentations for technical and executive audiences.
• Recognize attacker tools and procedures.
• Communicate findings to stakeholders, including technical staff and leadership.

Google is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.