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Senior Consultant, Offensive Security
CyderesSenior Consultant leading advanced penetration tests, red and purple team exercises, and threat intelligence for Cyderes’ cybersecurity services. Mentoring consultants and advising clients on vulnerability mitigation.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive expertise in penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and offensive security, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality reports and mentoring junior consultants. Proficient in developing tailored testing methodologies and conducting red and purple team exercises to simulate real-world adversary tactics.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Penetration TestingVulnerability AssessmentRed Team OperationsScripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)Industry-Standard Tools (Burp Suite, Cobalt Strike, Metasploit, Nmap, Nessus)
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Hard Skills
Penetration TestingVulnerability AssessmentRed Team OperationsScripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)Network ProtocolsWeb TechnologiesApplication Security ConceptsSocial Engineering AssessmentsThreat AnalysisExploit Development
Soft Skills
MentoringClient EngagementPresentation SkillsResearch SkillsCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
Burp SuiteCobalt StrikeMetasploitNmapNessusActive DirectoryKerberos
Certifications & Qualifications
OSCPOSCEGPENGWAPT
Industry Keywords
Offensive SecurityThreat IntelligenceAdversary TacticsPurple Team ExercisesClient Presentations
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloudPython
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Deliver advanced penetration tests across internal/external networks, web/mobile apps, APIs, cloud, and wireless environments
- Perform vulnerability assessments and exploit development to assess system and application security
- Design and conduct red and purple team exercises simulating real-world adversary tactics (TTPs)
- Develop assessment plans and tailor testing methodologies to client environments
- Create detailed, high-quality reports and present findings to technical and executive audiences
- Lead client engagements throughout the lifecycle from scoping to post-delivery support
- Mentor junior consultants and support development of internal tools and methodologies
- Research new threats, attack techniques, and offensive security tools
- Support presales efforts including scoping, proposals, and client presentations
- Conduct threat analysis and provide mitigation guidance based on trends and attack patterns
- Correlate and analyse threat data to identify indicators of compromise and attacker behaviour
- Produce threat intelligence summaries and track evolving trends across industries
- Develop tools, scripts, and automated processes to enhance testing and reporting workflows
Requirements
What you’ll need- 5+ years of hands-on experience in penetration testing and offensive security
- Execute network, wireless, web application, and API penetration tests
- Experience with Active Directory (AD) and Kerberos
- Experience conducting vulnerability management and assessments
- Experience conducting social engineering assessments
- Experience conducting Purple Team and Red Team exercises
- Experience with network protocols, operating systems, web technologies, and application security concepts
- Experience with industry-standard tools (e.g., Burp Suite, Cobalt Strike, Metasploit, Nmap, Nessus)
- Demonstrated experience conducting Red Team operations or simulated adversary engagements
- Proficiency in scripting or coding (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
- Relevant certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, GWAPT, or equivalent
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical Insurance - Employee + dependents covered
- Life Insurance - Protection for what matters most
- Retirement Match Program - We invest in your future
- Hybrid Work Model - 2–3 days in office
- Maternity & Paternity Leave - Time for the moments that matter
- Paid Time Off - PTO + sick & casual leave
- Bereavement & Volunteer Time - Give back to your community
- Professional Development - Reimbursement program
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