Senior Offensive Security Consultant

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

📋 Description

• Plan and execute offensive security engagements of varying sizes, scopes, focuses, and methodologies.

• Articulate findings, attack vectors, recommendations, and strategies to both technical and executive stakeholders through written reports and verbal presentations.

• Develop scripts, tools, or methodologies to enhance offensive security services.

• Act as a subject matter expert in areas such as initial access, open-source intelligence analysis, adversary tradecraft, offensive operations across Windows, Linux, and macOS, evasion operations, or technical capability development.

• Employ common offensive security testing tools and methodologies.

• Keep abreast of the latest adversary tradecraft and vulnerabilities.

• Share successes and challenges with team members and leadership.

• Interact with clients and staff in a professional manner.

• Organize and prepare for both internal and client-facing meetings.

• Aid in scoping potential engagements and partake in technical testing from initiation through remediation.

• Provide mentorship to junior staff members.

• Educate team members on adversary Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and associated tools.

• Contribute to and enhance SpecterOps training course materials and support course delivery.

⛳️ Requirements

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, averaging up to 25% annually.

• Must successfully pass a criminal background check.

• A commitment to embody the core values of SpecterOps.

• Strong understanding of offensive security concepts and assessments.

• In-depth knowledge of security principles, policies, and industry best practices.

• Proficient in Windows and *NIX-based operating systems.

• Solid knowledge of networking concepts.

• Proficient understanding of Active Directory.

• Familiarity with programming or scripting languages such as C#/.NET, C++, Python, PowerShell, and Bash.

• Ability to produce technical documentation, including assessment reports, presentations, and operational procedures.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, along with strong interpersonal skills.

• Expert proficiency in one or more service lines and/or technical domains.

• Experience leading small teams and engagements.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Experience in client communication and delivering presentations.

• Capability to independently manage client projects.

• Proficiency in leading and executing the majority of offensive security service offerings.

• Willingness to develop and deliver training content as a primary course instructor.

• Eagerness to mentor and train fellow consultants.

• A bachelor's degree in a technical field is preferred but not required.

• Experience with security assessments for Fortune 1000 companies and/or large Federal Government entities is a plus.

• Contributions to the public community, such as conference presentations, blog posts, white papers, or public tool development, are advantageous.

• Experience in administering, attacking, or defending Windows/Active Directory, Linux, and/or macOS environments is a benefit.

• Background in technical writing is a plus.

• Experience working for a service-oriented information security consultancy is beneficial.

• Experience in developing and/or delivering technical training is advantageous.

• A desire to teach and train students in offensive techniques is a plus.

• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally more frequently is a benefit.

• Candidates must be authorized to work and reside in the United States; immigration visa sponsorship is not currently available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage fully paid for employees and their families.

• Flexible time-off policy.

• 13 paid holidays each year.

• 401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match.

• Equity opportunities and bonuses based on company performance.

• Remote work allowance of $1,500 in the first year for home office setup.

• $500 annual allowance for home office expenses after the first year.

• $1,800 yearly reimbursement for cell phone and internet expenses.

• $5,000 annual allowance for professional development.

• $5,250 towards continuing education or student loan repayment.

• $1,200 annual budget for lifestyle, wellness, pet insurance, and more.

• A one-time benefit of $10,000 for family planning.

• Open intellectual property policies that permit researchers to retain rights over their open-sourced research and tools.

• In-person and virtual employee events held throughout the year.

• Company swag provided to employees.