Cyber SDC - Attack & Penetration - Exp Staff - Consulting
Location : Anywhere in Country.
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As a Senior Consultant in Offensive Security within our Service Delivery Center, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our clients’ security posture through proactive threat assessments and vulnerability management. You will lead and collaborate with a team of cybersecurity professionals to implement and manage offensive security initiatives, ensuring that security measures are integrated throughout the software development lifecycle while optimizing service delivery processes.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Lead, scope, and execute penetration testing projects, including web applications (black box, white box, and gray box assessments), networks, cloud environments, hardware, and firmware.
- Develop and execute red team and purple team scenarios to identify gaps in organizational security postures and provide actionable recommendations.
- Perform in-depth penetration testing, deliver comprehensive reports detailing findings, exploitation procedures, risks, and recommendations.
- Stay current with emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices, and promote continual learning within the team.
- Assist in configuring, handling, patching, and updating penetration testing software and supporting infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and security.
- Contribute to the creation and updating of operational metrics for client meetings, providing insights into tool performance and security findings.
Skills and Attributes for Success
Proven experience in penetration testing and offensive security practices, with a minimum of 5+ years of related work experience.Strong knowledge of automation tools and processes, particularly in the context of offensive security and application security.Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to manage multiple security projects simultaneously.Effective communication skills to liaise with clients and internal stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into understandable terms.Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in incident response or performing penetration tests; or a minimum of one (1) year working in an electric utility in the area of generation, transmission & distribution performing penetration tests.Extensive experience with manual attack and penetration testing, including web applications, networks, and cloud environments.Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation of security tasks.Knowledge of Windows, Linux, Unix, and other major operating systems.Preferred Qualifications
Certifications such as CCSP, CSSLP, OSCP, OSWP, GPEN, GWAPT, OSCE, OSEE, GXPN, CISSP, CISM, etc.Contributions to the security community, including research, public CVE disclosures, bug bounty acknowledgments, and open‑source project involvement.Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex information and communicate it effectively.Active interest in staying updated on the latest cybersecurity threats and trends, promoting continual learning and adaptation.Benefits and Compensation
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. The base salary range for this role in all geographic locations in the US is "$61,200 to $100,500". In addition, our total rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. EY’s flexible vacation policy lets you decide how much vacation time you need based on your personal circumstances.
At EY, we’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.
EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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