Principal Security Consultant (Red Team Operator - US)
Remote · Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Principal Security Consultant (Red Team Operator) leading complex red team engagements for highly fortified networks, leveraging adversarial simulation, threat intelligence-driven scenarios, and advanced offensive security techniques. Responsibilities include planning and executing attack chains, mentoring teammates, presenting technical content to executives and technical audiences, collaborating with cross-functional teams on scoping, sales demonstrations, and marketing, and defining internal processes and technical methodologies. Requires deep OS/network/infrastructure expertise, familiarity with offensive/defensive IT concepts, and strong communication skills; travel up to 10% anticipated.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher, with a focus on IT, Computer Science, Engineering or Math or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of work experience performing adversarial simulation related engagements
- Recognized Red Team or Penetration testing specific qualifications such as CCSAS, CCSAM, CRTO, OSED, OSCE (GXPN, GPEN, OSCP, GWAPT or similar certifications may also be considered)
- Familiarity with offensive tools, based on applicable skillset
- Deep technical familiarity with offensive and defensive IT concepts and protocols
- Working knowledge of Windows, Linux and MacOS operating systems internals
- Extensive understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework, OWASP Top 10, and other security frameworks
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficient communication skills, both written and verbal
- Willingness to travel up to 10% minimum
- This position requires an 8-hour workday, with occasional evenings or weekends necessary to meet project deadlines or critical needs
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