Specterops

Offensive Security Consultant

Specterops$120K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in offensive security and assessment services
  • Strong technical skills in security principles and practices
  • Proficient in scripting/programming languages such as Python and PowerShell
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and executive audiences
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with limited supervision

Responsibilities

  • Plan and conduct offensive security assessments for diverse clients
  • Communicate security findings and recommendations to stakeholders
  • Develop scripts and tools to enhance security services
  • Act as a subject matter expert in specialized security areas
  • Guide and mentor less experienced team members
  • Prepare and facilitate client and internal meetings
  • Contribute to the development and delivery of training content

Benefits

  • 100% health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employee and family
  • Flexible time off policy supporting work-life balance
  • 13 paid holidays annually
  • Generous retirement plan with up to 4% company match
  • Equity and performance-based bonuses
  • Financial assistance for home office setup and ongoing expenses
  • Annual allowance for professional development and education
  • Unique benefits for wellness, family planning, and lifestyle support
Full Job Description
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.

Salary Range: Base salary annually, commensurate with experience.
  • Consultant - $120,000 - $150,000

Location: This position is remote, based in the U.S. with travel quarterly for in person company events and other ad hoc meetings.
  • Candidate must be authorized to work and reside in the United States; we do not currently sponsor immigration visas

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

Desired Qualifications:
  • 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

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

What We Offer
  • Health/Dental/Vision/life insurance: 100% covered for both the employee and their family
  • Flexible time off policy
  • 13 paid holidays annually
  • 401(k) with up to 4% company match
  • Equity and quarterly bonuses based on company performance
  • Remote work: $1,500 first year allowance to set up home office
  • $500 annual home office allowance after first year
  • $150 monthly cell phone and internet reimbursement
  • $5,000 annual professional development allowance
  • $5,250 towards continuing education or student loan repayment
  • $1,200 annual budget for lifestyle, wellness, pet insurance and more
  • A one-time $10,000 benefit towards family planning
  • Open intellectual property policies; allow researchers to retain rights over open-sourced research & tools
  • In person and virtual employee events throughout the year
  • And of course, company swag!

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About Specterops

SpecterOps is a cybersecurity company that provides adversary-focused solutions to help organizations detect and respond to advanced cyber threats. The company's platform, called RITA, uses machine learning and other advanced techniques to analyze network traffic and identify potential threats. SpecterOps also offers consulting services to help organizations improve their security posture and respond to cyber incidents. The company was founded in 2015 by a group of former US intelligence and military personnel.
Learn more about Specterops
Size
150 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$1 million
Founded
2015
5 Year Trend
+50%
Revenue
$5 million

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