Offensive Security Consultant

SpecterOps is looking for an Offensive Security Consultant to work on the Consulting Services team as operators, trainers, and program developers. The Adversary Simulation service line primarily works in large commercial enterprises conducting offensive security assessment services (red team assessments, penetration tests, offensive maturity assessments, web application tests, and specialty security assessments), supporting internal offensive programs, delivering training courses, and supporting research and development efforts. Our consultants work both onsite and offsite in diverse environments supporting our customers, anywhere from developing toolsets in support of operations to briefing executives.

A successful candidate will have excellent technical skills, impeccable soft skills, and be a well-organized, self-directed individual.

• →Plan and conduct offensive security engagements ranging in size, scope, focus, and approach
• →Effectively communicate findings, attack paths, recommendations, and strategy to technical and executive client stakeholders through written reports and verbal presentations
• →Build scripts, tools, or methodologies to enhance offensive services
• →Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in one of the following areas: initial access, open-source intelligence analysis, adversary tradecraft, offensive Windows/Linux/macOS operations, evasion operations, or technical capability development
• →Utilize common offensive security testing tools and tradecraft
• →Stay up to date with cutting-edge adversary tradecraft and vulnerabilities
• →Effectively communicate successes and obstacles with fellow team members and team lead(s)
• →Interface with client contact(s) and staff in a constructive and professional manner
• →Coordinate and prepare for internal and customer facing meetings
• →Assist with scoping prospective engagements, participating in technical testing from kickoff through remediation, and mentoring less experienced staff
• →Train team members in adversary Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and tools
• →Contribute new or improve existing content for SpecterOps training courses and assist in the delivery of course offerings (instruction, lab support, etc.)

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally; up to an average of 25% annually
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Desire to embody our core values of passionate curiosity, consistent improvement, empathy, sustainability, humility, and empowerment through transparency 

• Working knowledge of offensive security concepts and assessments
• Working knowledge of security principles, policies, and industry best practices
• Working knowledge of Windows and *NIX-based operating systems
• Working knowledge of networking concepts
• Working knowledge of Active Directory
• Working knowledge of programming or scripting languages, such as C#/.NET, C++, Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.
• Aptitude for technical writing, including assessment reports, presentations and operating procedures
• Proficient written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Independently contribute to significant services and projects
• Ability to lead small teams and engagements
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients, team members, and management for project delivery
• Ability to manage client projects with limited supervision
• Willingness to lead and execute offensive security service offerings (e.g., red team, penetration test, web application security assessment, cloud security assessment, offensive maturity assessment, etc.)
• Willingness to develop and deliver training content as a lead course instructor
• Willingness to mentor and train fellow consultants

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field
• Experience participating in and/or leading Fortune 1000 and/or large Federal Government security assessments
• Public community contributions (e.g., conference presentations, blog posts, white papers, public tool development)
• Experience in administering, attacking, or defending Windows/Active Directory, Linux, and/or macOS environments
• Experience in technical writing
• Experience working for a service-based information security consultancy
• Experience developing and/or providing technical training
• Desire to teach and train students in offensive techniques
• Desire to travel internationally and domestically on a more frequent basis