Senior Offensive Security Consultant

SpecterOps; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Offensive Security Consultant to join their dynamic team. This role involves planning and conducting offensive engagements, communicating findings to clients, and enhancing security services through tool development. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical and soft skills, with a passion for continuous improvement and a commitment to the information security community. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work while contributing to impactful projects and collaborating with talented professionals. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of security consulting and make a difference in the industry.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Equity and Quarterly Bonuses

Home Office Setup Allowance

Annual Professional Development Allowance

Lifestyle and Wellness Budget

Family Planning Benefit

In-person and Virtual Employee Events

Company Swag

Qualifications

• Strong foundational knowledge of offensive security assessments.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical findings to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct offensive engagements with diverse approaches.
• Build scripts and tools to enhance offensive security services.
• Train team members in adversary Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures.

Skills

Offensive Security Concepts

Technical Writing

Communication Skills

Scripting Languages (C#, Python, Bash)

Networking Concepts

Active Directory

Windows and *NIX-based OS

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Offensive Security Testing Tools

Job description

SpecterOps is looking for a Senior Offensive Security Consultant to work on the Consulting Services team as operators, trainers, and program developers. The Adversary Simulation service line primarily works in large commercial enterprises conducting offensive assessment services (red team assessments, penetration tests, defensive capability tests, and specialty security assessments), supporting internal offensive programs, delivering training courses, and supporting research and development efforts. Our consultants work both onsite and offsite in diverse environments supporting our customers, anywhere from developing toolsets in support of operations to briefing executives.

A successful candidate will have excellent technical skills, impeccable soft skills, and be a well-organized, self-directed individual.

Salary Range: Base salary annually, commensurate with experience.

Location: This position is remote, based in the U.S. with optional travel quarterly for in-person company events and other ad hoc meetings.

• Candidate must be authorized to work and reside in the United States; we do not currently sponsor immigration visas.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct offensive engagements ranging in size, scope, focus, and approach.
• Effectively communicate findings, attack paths, and recommendations, and strategy to technical and executive client stakeholders through written reports and verbal presentations.
• Build scripts, tools, or methodologies to enhance offensive services.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in one of the following areas: initial access, intelligence analysis, adversary tradecraft, offensive Windows/Nix/macOS operations, evasion operations, or technical capability development.
• Utilize common offensive security testing tools and tradecraft.
• Stay up to date with cutting-edge adversary tradecraft and vulnerabilities.
• Effectively communicate successes and obstacles with fellow team members and team lead(s).
• Interface with client contact(s) and staff in a constructive and professional manner.
• Coordinate and prepare for internal and customer-facing meetings.
• Assist with scoping prospective engagements, participating in technical testing from kickoff through remediation, and mentoring less experienced staff.
• Train team members in adversary Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and tools.
• Contribute new or improve existing content for SpecterOps training courses and assist in the delivery of course offerings (instruction, lab support, etc).

Requirements (All Positions)

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally; up to an average of 25% annually.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Desire to embody our core values of passionate curiosity, consistent improvement, empathy, sustainability, humility, and empowerment through transparency.

Desired Qualifications:

• Foundational knowledge of offensive security concepts and assessments.
• Foundational knowledge of security principles, policies, and industry best practices.
• Working knowledge of Windows and *NIX-based operating systems.
• Working knowledge of networking concepts.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory.
• Working knowledge of programming or scripting languages, such as C#/.NET, C++, Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.
• Aptitude for technical writing, including assessment reports, presentations, and operating procedures.
• Strong written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Determination to better self and the overall information security community through research efforts and release through blog posts, conference talk delivery, open-source tool release, and white paper publication.
• Willingness to support delivery of public and private training offerings (e.g., providing lab support, fielding student questions, etc).

What We Offer

• Health/Dental/Vision/life insurance: 100% covered for both the employee and their family.
• Flexible time off policy.
• 13 paid holidays annually.
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match.
• Equity and quarterly bonuses based on company performance.
• Remote work: $1,500 first year allowance to set up home office.
• $500 annual home office allowance after first year.
• $150 monthly cell phone and internet reimbursement.
• $5,000 annual professional development allowance.
• $5,250 towards continuing education or student loan repayment.
• $1,200 annual budget for lifestyle, wellness, pet insurance and more.
• A one-time $10,000 benefit towards family planning.
• Open intellectual property policies; allow researchers to retain rights over open-sourced research & tools.
• In-person and virtual employee events throughout the year.
• And of course, company swag!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. To request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at [e-mail]

Unsolicited resumes are not accepted.

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