Associate Offensive Security Consultant

SpecterOps is looking for an Associate 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.)

Requirements

• 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

Associate Consultant:

As an Associate Consultant, your primary responsibility will be to learn. You will engage in, participate in, and contribute to the execution of various services and projects. In doing so, you will develop a foundational understanding of the SpecterOps Adversary Simulation service line and enhance your skills in one or more technical areas.

Desired Qualifications:

• Foundational knowledge of offensive security concepts and assessments
• Foundational 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
• A strong determination to improve both personal skills and the overall information security community through research efforts, including blog posts, conference presentations, open-source tool releases, and white paper publications
• Willingness to support the delivery of public and private training offerings (e.g. providing lab support, addressing student questions, etc.)

Nice to Haves

• 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