SpecterOps

Senior Defensive Security Consultant

United States

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$90,000 – $160,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Cybersecurity, Security ConsultingIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have excellent technical skills, impeccable soft skills, and be a well-organized, self-directed individual, and they must be authorized to work and reside in the United States; SpecterOps does not currently sponsor immigration visas.

Responsibilities

The Senior Defensive Security Consultant will create evasion-resilient detections based on independent research alongside supporting resources, documentation, and automation, evaluate existing detection content in client environments and make improvements as necessary, evaluate the maturity of common security operations roles and functions, utilize common security tooling, utilize and provide guidance regarding common telemetry sources, build scripts, tools, or methodologies to enhance investigation processes, serve as a subject matter expert in one of the following areas, 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, develop comprehensive and accurate reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences, effectively communicate investigative findings and strategy to client stakeholders including technical staff, executive leadership, and legal counsel, assist with scoping prospective engagements, participate in investigations from kickoff through remediation, and mentor less experienced staff, and contribute new or improve existing content for SpecterOps training courses and assist in the delivery of course offerings.

Skills

Cybersecurity
Security Operations
Detection Engineering
Threat Hunting
SIEM
EDR
Sysmon
Windows Event Logging
WAF
IDS/IPS
Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
Scripting
Investigation Methodologies

SpecterOps

Cybersecurity services for threat defense

About SpecterOps

SpecterOps provides cybersecurity services that help organizations defend against advanced cyber threats. Their main services include adversary simulation, penetration testing, hunt operations, and breach assessments, which test and improve an organization's security measures. They also offer specialized tools like BloodHound and PowerForensics, along with training programs to educate clients on the latest tactics used by cyber adversaries. SpecterOps stands out by combining high-level services with proprietary tools and training, aiming to enhance the security posture of both commercial businesses and government agencies.

Key Metrics

Alexandria, VirginiaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$74.4MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
CybersecurityIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Stock Options
Home Office Stipend
Phone/Internet Stipend
Professional Development Budget
Family Planning Benefits

Risks

Increased competition from companies like XM Cyber may challenge SpecterOps' market share.
Over-reliance on government contracts poses risks if government spending changes.
Rapid cyber threat evolution may outpace SpecterOps' tool and training development.

Differentiation

SpecterOps offers unique adversary simulation services mimicking real-world attacker tactics.
Their BloodHound tool identifies attack paths in Active Directory environments effectively.
SpecterOps provides advanced adversary TTPs training, enhancing client defense capabilities.

Upsides

SpecterOps received FedRAMP High Authorization, expanding access to federal government contracts.
Kevin Mandia's appointment as chair enhances SpecterOps' credibility and strategic direction.
The launch of a channel partner program broadens SpecterOps' market reach and service delivery.

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