Senior Red Team Consultant - Remote Penetration Expert

CrowdStrike Inc.; Annapolis (MD); Remote; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading compensation

Equity awards

Wellness programs

Vacation and holidays

Parental and adoption leaves

Professional development

Employee networks

Job summary

CrowdStrike, a global cybersecurity leader, seeks a Red Team Consultant to simulate threat actors and assess security postures for customers. You will coordinate with senior leadership, plan and execute assessments, and support CrowdStrike Services to enhance defenses.

The role requires 5+ years in Red Team/penetration testing, strong tool experience (Metasploit, NMAP, Cobalt Strike, Nessus, Burp Suite), and broad OS/network knowledge. Travel<25% may be required.Remote work available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in Red Team or Penetration Testing preferred.
• Active participation in security community is a plus.
• Advanced experience with industry standard assessment tools.
• Strong understanding of security methodologies and best practices.
• Experience across Windows, Linux, UNIX, and Mac OS.

Responsibilities

• Perform penetration assessments of OS, applications, databases and networks.
• Produce high quality reports, presentations, and security recommendations to management.
• Communicate effectively with executive leadership and technical teams.
• Lead or assist in developing an information security program.
• Provide guidance during major crisis scenarios using specialized toolsets.
• Operate on various penetration testing offerings with OPSEC mindset.

Skills

Red Team/Penetration Testing

Security tool proficiency

Scripting/Automation

Networking knowledge

Windows/Linux/macOS

AI technology usage

Tools

Metasploit

NMAP

Cobalt Strike

Nessus

Burp Suite

Job description

CrowdStrike, a global cybersecurity leader, seeks a Red Team Consultant to simulate threat actors and assess security postures for customers. You will coordinate with senior leadership, plan and execute assessments, and support CrowdStrike Services to enhance defenses.

The role requires 5+ years in Red Team/penetration testing, strong tool experience (Metasploit, NMAP, Cobalt Strike, Nessus, Burp Suite), and broad OS/network knowledge. Travel<25% may be required.Remote work available.