Offensive Security Manager

Crowe

Offensive Security Manager leading penetration testing, threat emulation, and cybersecurity assessments for Crowe, a U.S. accounting, consulting, and technology firm.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeChicago • Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $104,500 - $213,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in network penetration testing, web application security, and vulnerability remediation, with a strong foundation in cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST and CIS. Capable of leading teams, mentoring junior consultants, and effectively communicating findings to diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Network Penetration TestingWeb Application Penetration TestingCISSP CertificationMetasploit ProficiencyProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity AssessmentsVulnerability RemediationScripting SkillsDetection EngineeringOffensive SecuritySecurity ConfigurationsControl ImplementationRisk AssessmentsSocial EngineeringThreat Emulation

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingInterpersonal SkillsTechnical WritingCommunication SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Burp SuiteNmapBloodHoundMetasploitAI Tools in Cybersecurity

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPOSCPOSCE

Industry Keywords

NIST CSFNIST 800.53CISSeven-Layer OSI ModelWindowsLinux/UnixSQLOracle

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityLinuxOracleSQLUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead or support internal and external network penetration testing engagements
Perform web application penetration testing
Perform wireless penetration testing
Conduct social engineering, including phishing, telephone, and onsite activities
Perform red teaming/threat emulation and purple teaming
Evaluate and test IT controls, application controls, security configurations, and interface/integration security
Provide practical vulnerability remediation recommendations
Conduct cybersecurity assessments against NIST CSF, NIST 800.53, CIS, and integrated control frameworks
Present findings and recommendations to IT, Information Security, C-suite, and board-level stakeholders
Lead or support client program execution, including control implementation, metrics/reporting, issue remediation, and continuous improvement
Mentor and supervise junior consultants
Contribute to team development and internal knowledge-sharing
Participate in practice development, service-line and methodology innovation, and thought leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field
Certification such as CISSP, OSCP, OSCE, or similar
5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, offensive security, or related consulting or industry roles
Deep working knowledge of Windows, Linux/Unix, and databases such as SQL and Oracle
Working knowledge of networks and the seven-layer OSI model
Proficiency with Metasploit, Burp Suite, BloodHound, Nmap, and similar offensive security tools and frameworks
Detection engineering or blue team operations knowledge, including evasion techniques
Strong scripting or programming skills
Experience with or curiosity about AI and automation tools in cybersecurity, including secure implementation practices and risk assessments
Strong project management, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills
Excellent communication and technical writing skills
Ability to tailor messages to technical and executive audiences
Ability to uphold Crowe’s values and act ethically and with integrity
Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States
Crowe is not sponsoring work authorization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work with life moments
Well-being support
Career growth and leadership opportunities
Career Coach meetings and career guidance
Inclusive culture that values diversity
Comprehensive total rewards package
Equal employment opportunities
Applicant accommodations and assistance