Penetration Tester / Offensive Security Consultant

Posted Aug 28

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Conduct penetration testing engagements focusing on infrastructure, networks, web applications, APIs, and more for clients.

• Evaluate Microsoft Active Directory, Entra ID, and associated identity and authentication environments.

• Detect attack paths, confirm security measures, and illustrate the real-world consequences of vulnerabilities.

• Execute application security assessments for web applications, services, APIs, mobile applications, and other client software.

• Engage in social engineering, wireless, cloud, and other specialized security evaluations.

• Create detailed professional reports that clarify technical findings, assess business risks, and provide actionable remediation advice.

• Interact directly with clients throughout the engagement process.

• Investigate emerging attack methods, technologies, tools, and defensive strategies.

• Construct, modify, or automate tools and workflows.

• Partner with colleagues to enhance services, methodologies, internal tools, and client experiences.

• Assume increasing responsibility, including leading intricate engagements, mentoring colleagues, refining methodologies, and creating new services.


⛳️ Requirements

• Practical experience in penetration testing, offensive security, application security, security research, systems administration, software development, artificial intelligence, or closely related technical fields.

• Solid understanding of common operating systems, networking principles, authentication technologies, and security measures.

• Familiarity with contemporary penetration testing methods and prevalent vulnerability categories.

• Capability to work remotely and independently, effectively manage time, and collaborate closely with teammates.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clarify technical topics to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Consulting mindset, professional judgment, and a commitment to ethical and responsible security testing practices.

• An inquisitive nature and a willingness to learn.

• Openness to travel for on-site testing, client meetings, company events, and gatherings.

• OSCP or OSCE certification along with over 4 years of penetration testing experience would distinguish the candidate.

• Experience with Active Directory, Entra ID, Windows, Linux, web applications, APIs, cloud environments, or mobile applications.

• Familiarity with tools such as Burp Suite, CobaltStrike, Nmap, BloodHound, Impacket, NetExec, Metasploit, and other modern offensive security tools.

• Proficiency in software development or scripting using Python, PowerShell, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, or other relevant languages.

• Experience in developing exploits, modifying proof-of-concept code, reverse engineering, or circumventing security measures.

• Familiarity with AWS, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, or other cloud and SaaS environments.

• Interest or experience in utilizing AI for security research, testing workflows, automation, analysis, or the development of offensive security capabilities.

• Evidence of hands-on curiosity through security research, CTF participation, lab environments, open-source contributions, or technical writing.

• Practical technical skills and experience are prioritized over specific certifications.


🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work opportunity.

• Chance to collaborate with a seasoned team of security consultants.

• Growth potential across various areas including infrastructure, applications, identity, cloud, social engineering, research, and offensive security.

• Opportunities to lead complex engagements, mentor team members, refine methodologies, and develop innovative services.

• Access to experiment with cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies.

• Opportunities to engage with automation, development, and AI-assisted approaches.

• Company events and meetings held approximately 2–3 times a year.

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