Cyber SDC - Attack & Penetration - Exp - Consulting

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As a Senior Consultant in Offensive Security within our Service Delivery Center, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our clients  security posture through proactive threat assessments and vulnerability management. You will lead and collaborate with a team of cybersecurity professionals to implement and manage offensive security initiatives, ensuring that security measures are integrated throughout the software development lifecycle while optimizing service delivery processes.

The opportunity involves managing and executing penetration testing, red teaming, and security assessments for our clients, and working with cross-functional teams to identify vulnerabilities, develop mitigation strategies, and align security practices with industry standards. Your expertise will drive the team s efforts in automating security processes and helping clients build a more secure working world.

• Lead, scope, and execute penetration testing projects, including web applications (black box, white box, and gray box), networks, cloud environments, hardware, and firmware.
• Develop and execute red team and purple team scenarios to identify gaps in security postures and provide actionable recommendations.
• Prepare in-depth penetration testing results and comprehensive reports detailing findings, exploitation procedures, risks, and recommendations.
• Stay current with emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices, and promote continual learning within the team.
• Assist in configuring, patching, and updating penetration testing software and supporting infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and security.
• Contribute to the creation and updating of operational metrics for client meetings, providing insights into tool performance and security findings.

• Proven experience in penetration testing and offensive security practices, with a minimum of 5+ years of related work experience.
• Strong knowledge of automation tools and processes, particularly in offensive security and application security.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple security projects simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with clients and internal stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into understandable terms.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in incident response or performing penetration tests; or a minimum of one (1) year working in an electric utility in the area of generation, or transmission & distribution performing penetration tests
• Extensive experience with manual attack and penetration testing, including web applications, networks, and cloud environments.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, Power Shell) for automation of security tasks.
• Knowledge of Windows, Linux, Unix, and other major operating systems.

• Certifications such as CCSP, CSSLP, OSCP, OSWP, GPEN, GWAPT, OSCE, OSEE, GXPN, CISSP, CISM, etc
• Contributions to the security community, including research, public CVE disclosures, bug bounty acknowledgments, and open-source project involvement.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex information and communicate it effectively.
• Active interest in staying updated on the latest cybersecurity threats and trends, promoting continual learning and adaptation.

We seek top performers who possess a strong passion and foundation in cybersecurity principles and practices, along with relevant certifications and experience. A proactive mindset, creating high performing teams, adaptability to evolving threats, and a commitment to continuous learning are also critical attributes we look for in candidates. Ultimately, we look for motivated individuals who are committed to safeguarding digital assets and fostering a culture of security awareness within the…