Sr. Consultant - Attack and Penetration | Remote, USA at Optiv

Overland Park, Kansas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

Familiarity with command and control (C2) frameworks, such as Nighthawk, Cobalt Strike, Mythic, Covenant, etc
Ability to combine multiple separate findings to execute complex attacks
Familiarity with many different network architectures, network services, system types, network devices, development platforms and software suites (e.g., Linux, Windows, Cisco, Oracle, Active Directory, JBoss, .NET, etc.)
Ability to work well with customers and self-manage through difficult situations, focusing on client satisfaction
Ability to convey complex technical security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences including executives
Ability to lead and mentor others; willingness to collaborate and share knowledge with team members
Proven ability to review and revise reports written by peers
Demonstrated effective time management skills, ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously and take on large and complex projects with little or no supervision
Bachelor's degree preferred and approximately 5-7 years of related work experience
Three (3) years of experience performing Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Tests, Wireless Security Assessments and/or Social Engineering to enterprise-level organizations
Three (3) years of experience in a consulting services role, or related information security positions
Ability to travel 25% of the time to client sites

Responsibilities

Work both independently, part of a team, and as team lead to perform Security Assessments including red team assessments, purple team assessments, vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, wireless security assessments, physical security assessments, and social engineering
Contribute to developing and continuously improving the Security Assessment practice through various industry contributions and team initiatives (e.g., tool development, conference presentations, and blog posts)
Actively contribute to improving operational efficiency on projects and internal initiatives
Deliver timely engagements and work closely with Practice Managers to drive training and education, career development, performance development, and collaboration across the team
Confirm that work is of the highest quality as per Optiv's quality standards, by reviewing the work provided by other members
Manually validate vulnerabilities identified during assessments
Participate in capacity planning and HW specification recommendation efforts
Provide knowledge transfer and post production support activities as necessary
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional associations such as ISSA
Obtain and maintain top tier vendor certification
Complete administrative project tasks like time and expense entry, status reporting, and project completion reporting
Establish & maintain productive and respectful relationships with the delivery team, practice management, and client management team

Skills

Penetration Testing

Red Teaming

Purple Teaming

Vulnerability Assessment

Wireless Security

Physical Security Assessment

Social Engineering

Manual Vulnerability Validation

Tool Development

Optiv

Cybersecurity advisory and solutions provider

About Optiv

Optiv helps businesses manage and reduce cyber risks by providing advisory services and solutions tailored to their specific needs. Their services cover the entire cybersecurity lifecycle, including strategy development, technology validation, and implementation of security measures. They serve nearly 6,000 clients across various industries, such as retail, manufacturing, and healthcare, ensuring that sensitive information is protected and digital systems remain secure. Unlike many competitors, Optiv focuses on customized solutions and ongoing support, adapting to the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Their goal is to empower organizations to secure their operations effectively and prepare for future challenges in technology, such as AI and IoT.

Denver, ColoradoHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$12MTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Cybersecurity, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees