Jobgether
Jobgether

Senior Offensive Security Consultant

operationsfull-timeUS
SALARY
$145k – $170k/yr
WORK TYPE
remote
JOB TYPE
full-time
INDUSTRY
general
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About the role

Accountabilities:

    • Plan, scope, and execute sophisticated offensive security engagements across red team assessments, penetration tests, web application testing, cloud security assessments, offensive maturity assessments, and other specialized services.
    • Analyze vulnerabilities, attack paths, adversary tradecraft, and security weaknesses, translating technical findings into practical remediation strategies and business-relevant recommendations.
    • Communicate assessment results clearly through detailed technical reports, executive briefings, presentations, and direct discussions with technical and leadership stakeholders.
    • Develop scripts, tools, methodologies, and other technical capabilities that improve the effectiveness and efficiency of offensive security operations.
    • Serve as a subject matter expert in areas such as initial access, open-source intelligence, adversary tradecraft, Windows/Linux/macOS operations, evasion techniques, or offensive capability development.
    • Stay current on emerging vulnerabilities, offensive techniques, security research, and evolving adversary behaviors, incorporating relevant developments into client engagements and internal practices.
    • Collaborate with internal teams and client contacts throughout engagements, communicating progress, risks, obstacles, and successes while maintaining strong professional relationships.
    • Support prospective engagement scoping, technical testing from kickoff through remediation, and the coordination of multiple projects and client-facing activities.
    • Mentor less experienced consultants and help develop team expertise in offensive tactics, techniques, procedures, and security tooling.
    • Contribute to technical training programs by creating, improving, and delivering course content, including instruction and laboratory support.
    • Requirements:

      • 5+ years of experience in penetration testing, red team operations, offensive security, or a closely related field.
      • Demonstrated expertise in offensive security concepts, assessment methodologies, security principles, industry best practices, and adversary simulation.
      • Strong knowledge of Windows and Unix/Linux-based operating systems, networking concepts, and Active Directory environments.
      • Experience using common offensive security tools and frameworks, with familiarity across areas such as reconnaissance, exploitation, command and control, vulnerability assessment, and web application testing.
      • Working knowledge of programming or scripting languages such as C#/.NET, C++, Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar technologies.
      • Ability to independently lead and execute a broad range of offensive security engagements while managing multiple projects and competing priorities.
      • Strong technical writing skills, including the ability to produce high-quality assessment reports, presentations, operating procedures, and client documentation.
      • Excellent verbal communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and executive audiences.
      • Demonstrated experience leading small teams, managing client projects, delivering presentations, and maintaining trusted client relationships.
      • Willingness and ability to mentor consultants and develop or deliver technical training focused on offensive security techniques.
      • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline is preferred; equivalent professional experience may also be considered.
      • Relevant certifications such as OSCP, GPEN, GPXN, AI-focused red team certifications, or comparable industry credentials are advantageous.
      • Experience with large enterprise or government security assessments, public security research, technical training, or contributions to the information security community is a plus.
      • Ability to travel domestically and internationally, averaging up to approximately 25% annually, and authorization to reside and work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
      • Ability to pass a criminal background check and demonstrate a mindset aligned with curiosity, continuous improvement, empathy, humility, transparency, and empowerment.
      • Benefits:

        • Base salary: $145,000–$170,000 annually, depending on experience.
        • Fully remote position within the United States.
        • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance with 100% of premiums covered for employees and their families.
        • Flexible time-off policy and 13 paid holidays annually.
        • 401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match.
        • Equity opportunities and performance-based bonuses.
        • $1,500 first-year home office setup allowance and $500 annual home office allowance thereafter.
        • $1,800 annual cell phone and internet reimbursement.
        • $5,000 annual professional development allowance.
        • Up to $5,250 annually toward continuing education or student loan repayment.
        • $1,200 annual lifestyle and wellness budget, including options such as pet insurance.
        • One-time $10,000 family planning benefit.
        • Opportunities to retain intellectual property rights for eligible open-source research and tools.
        • Regular in-person and virtual employee events.
        • Opportunities to work on advanced offensive security engagements, research, training, and technical capability development.
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Senior Offensive Security Consultant at Jobgether — Remote