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Senior Offensive Security Consultant

Job in Hamden, New Haven County, Connecticut, 06517, USA
Listing for: Jobtailor
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-26
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, IT Consultant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 110000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 110000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Lead or support internal and external network penetration testing engagements
  • Conduct web application and wireless penetration testing
  • Perform social engineering, including phishing, telephone, and onsite exercises
  • Conduct red teaming/threat emulation and purple teaming
  • Evaluate IT controls, application controls, security configurations, and interface/integration security
  • Provide practical vulnerability remediation recommendations
  • Conduct cybersecurity assessments using NIST CSF, NIST 800.53, CIS, and integrated control frameworks
  • Present findings and recommendations to IT, Information Security, C-suite, and board-level stakeholders
  • Lead or support client program execution, including control implementation, metrics/reporting, issue remediation, and continuous improvement
  • Mentor and supervise junior consultants
  • Contribute to team development, internal knowledge-sharing, practice development, methodology innovation, and thought leadership
Requirements
  • 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 Windows, Linux/Unix, and databases such as SQL and Oracle
  • Working knowledge of networks and the seven-layer OSI model
  • Proficiency with offensive security tools and frameworks such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, Blood Hound, and Nmap
  • 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
  • Progress toward or possession of certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, OSCE, or similar preferred
  • Strong project management, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication and technical writing skills, with ability to tailor messages to technical and executive audiences
  • Ability to uphold Crowe’s values and act ethically and with integrity
  • Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States
  • Crowe is not sponsoring work authorization
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability remediation, with a strong foundation in offensive security tools and frameworks. Capable of effectively communicating findings to diverse stakeholders and mentoring junior team members.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Penetration Testing
  • Offensive Security Tools
  • Cybersecurity Assessments
  • Project Management
  • Technical Writing
ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills
  • Cybersecurity
  • Vulnerability Remediation
  • Scripting
  • Windows
  • Linux/Unix
  • SQL
  • Oracle
  • Networks
  • OSI Model
  • Detection Engineering
Soft Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Communication Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
  • CISSP
  • OSCP
  • OSCE
Industry Keywords
  • NIST CSF
  • NIST 800.53
  • CIS
  • Red Teaming
  • Purple Teaming
Tools & Technologies
  • Metasploit
  • Burp Suite
  • Blood Hound
  • Nmap
  • AI Tools
  • Automation Tools
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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