Senior Offensive Security Manager

Crowe; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 105,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe is seeking an Offensive Security Manager in Washington, DC to lead engaging security assessments and mentor junior consultants. You will work with the Cybersecurity team to apply advanced offensive techniques and deliver practical risk-oriented guidance to clients.

The role emphasizes leadership, critical thinking, and a growth mindset in a fast-paced consulting environment, with opportunities to explore AI-enabled tools and secure implementations that protect business interests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field.
• Certification such as CISSP, OSCP, OSCE, or similar.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, offensive security, or related consulting or industry roles.
• Deep working knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux/Unix) and databases (SQL, Oracle, etc.).
• Working knowledge of networks and the seven layer OSI model.
• Proficiency with common offensive security tools and frameworks (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite, BloodHound, Nmap, etc.).
• Detection engineering or blue team operations knowledge including evasion techniques
• Strong scripting or programming skills.
• Experience with or curiosity about AI and automation tools in cybersecurity, including secure implementation practices and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support Offensive Security engagements including: internal and external network, web app, wireless penetration testing; social engineering; red teaming; purple teaming.
• Evaluate and test IT controls, application controls, security configurations, and interface/integration security.
• Provide practical recommendations for vulnerability remediation.
• Conduct cybersecurity assessments across standards/frameworks and present findings to stakeholders including IT, Information Security, and board-level leadership.
• Serve as an extension of client teams to lead or support program execution activities, including control implementation and metrics.
• Mentor and supervise junior consultants; contribute to team development and internal knowledge-sharing.
• Participate in practice development, including service line/methodology innovation and thought leadership.

Skills

CISSP, OSCP, OSCE

Scripting skills

AI & automation in cybersecurity

Operating systems knowledge

Education

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

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

BloodHound

Nmap

Job description

Crowe is seeking an Offensive Security Manager in Washington, DC to lead engaging security assessments and mentor junior consultants. You will work with the Cybersecurity team to apply advanced offensive techniques and deliver practical risk-oriented guidance to clients.

The role emphasizes leadership, critical thinking, and a growth mindset in a fast-paced consulting environment, with opportunities to explore AI-enabled tools and secure implementations that protect business interests.