Offensive Security Senior Consultant
$80,500–$159,300 year
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States or New York City, New York, United States
Job Summary
Lead or support Offensive Security engagements including internal and external network penetration testing, web application and wireless penetration testing, social engineering, red teaming, and purple teaming. Evaluate and test IT controls, application controls, security configurations, and interface/integration security across NIST CSF, NIST 800.53, and CIS frameworks to provide practical vulnerability remediation recommendations. Present findings to stakeholders, including IT, Information Security, C-suite, and board-level leadership, while serving as an extension of client teams to lead program execution activities. Mentor junior consultants and contribute to practice development through service line innovation and thought leadership.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in information systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field
- 2+ 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
Desired Qualifications
- Progress toward or possession of certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, OSCE, or similar
- Strong project management, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication and technical writing skills, with the ability to tailor messages to both technical and executive audiences
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