Red Team Senior Consultant (Remote, CAN)

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. • $100K — $165K *

US-AnywhereRemote in Alberta, CA

Information Technology

5 - 7 years of experience

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Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience in Red Team or Penetration Testing activities
At least 1 year of experience in a leadership role
Active participation in the security community (e.g., speaking, tool development)
Advanced expertise with security assessment tools (Metasploit, NMAP)
Deep understanding of security methodologies and best practices
Proficiency across major operating systems including Windows, Linux, UNIX, and Mac
Extensive experience with networking components and operational support for IT systems
Familiarity with AI technologies for decision-making and workflow enhancements.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and lead Red Team activities and penetration testing efforts
Create detailed reports with mitigation strategies for diverse audiences
Communicate effectively with both executive leadership and technical teams
Organize resources for penetration assessments across various systems
Assist in developing and improving the information security program
Provide expertise during enterprise-wide crises, such as service outages
Serve as an operator and project manager for penetration testing initiatives.

Benefits

Market leader in compensation and equity awards
Comprehensive wellness programs addressing physical and mental health
Generous vacation and holiday policies for employee recharging
Paid parental and adoption leave policies
Professional development opportunities for all levels
Employee Networks and volunteer opportunities to foster connections
Dynamic office culture with top-tier amenities
Great Place to Work Certified™ globally.

Full Job Description

About the Role:

The Sr./Principal Consultant will lead a team dedicated to performing Red Team activities simulating known threat actor, to help CrowdStrike customers determine the impact and likelihood of threat actor to accomplish objective across the Kill Chain and MITRE ATT&CK Framework. The Sr./Principal Red Team Consultant is expected to be able to coordinate with senior leadership, plan, and oversee execution of assessments and assist the other CrowdStrike Services' functions to help improve customers security defense. This person should be capable of supporting, managing, and mentoring less experienced red team members.

What You'll Do:

Act as a primary contact for coordination of Red Team activities as well as coordinating and leading all penetration testing activities.
Develop reporting including mitigations strategies of results of Red Team activities for both management and technical audiences.
Must be able to effectively communicate at all levels (executive leadership and technical support teams) within CrowdStrike.
Organize resources to perform penetration assessments of operating systems, applications, databases and network infrastructure components to detect, enumerate threats.
Work with the team and lead/assist in developing and improving an information security program and information security resources.
Provide guidance using specialized knowledge and toolsets to operational teams during enterprise wide crisis scenarios, e.g. large-scale production service outages, outside of the routine change management process.
Must be able to work as an operator and project manager on various types of penetration testing offerings.

What You'll Need:

Minimum 5 years of experience in a Red Team/Penetration Testing activities is highly preferred
Minimum 1 year of experience in a leadership role is highly preferred
Security community participation (conference speaker, tool development contributor, ...) is highly preferred
Advanced experience with Security Assessment Toolsets (Metasploit, NMAP, Cobalt Strike, Nessus, Burp Suite, etc.)
Comprehensive understanding of the security methodologies, technologies, and best practices
Windows / Linux / UNIX / Mac operating systems
Advanced experience with Networking components (routers, switches, load balancers, wireless access points, etc.)
Comprehensive knowledge of firewalls, proxies, mail servers and web servers
Advanced experience with operational support for operating systems, applications and networks
Advanced experience with Red Teaming (vulnerability/penetration testing/adversary emulation assessments)
Advanced experience in automation and scripting of applications and systems
Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.
Desirable Certifications: OSCP, GPEN, OSCE, GCIH, GXPN
Occasional travel may be required (

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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

Market leader in compensation and equity awards
Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
Paid parental and adoption leaves
Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe

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