Senior Consultant, Advisory Purple

Security Risk Advisors

Senior Consultant leading and executing purple team exercises for Fortune 1000 companies. Focusing on cybersecurity and incident response using the VECTR platform.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Purple Team Exercises: Plan, execute, and manage purple team exercises to evaluate the effectiveness of security controls and improve the organization's defensive capabilities.
VECTR Operations: Use the VECTR platform to document, track, and report on purple team activities.
Test Preparation and Execution: Oversee the preparation, execution, and reporting of purple test cases.
Metrics and Reporting: Develop and track metrics for measuring test outcomes.
Collaboration: Work closely with internal SRA teams, including Red and Blue, to integrate findings from purple team exercises into continuous improvement processes for each client.
Client Interaction: Engage with clients to understand their security needs and communicate findings.
Training and Development: Provide training and guidance to team members on purple team methodologies and the use of VECTR.
Research and Innovation: Use knowledge gained during purple team exercises to conduct research initiatives for improving services.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field OR equivalent experience.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on technical assessments, defensive toolsets, tabletop exercises, and incident response.
Strong understanding of red and purple team methodologies and best practices.
Excellent communication and reporting skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
Relevant certifications (e.g., OSCP, CRTO, CISSP) are a plus.
Proficiency in using the VECTR platform for managing and reporting on purple team exercises.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Robust internal training program, plus Company-paid external training.
Free mental health support through BetterHelp, connecting with licensed therapists.
Generous medical, dental, and vision benefits at different price points.
Company-paid disability and life insurance.
Company 401(k) plan including annual 3% safe harbor contribution.
Free patient advocacy service that helps find care providers and resolve insurance queries.
Free financial advising.
Generous parental leave, sick leave, and vacation policies.
Possibility to work remotely or with a flexible schedule when needed and approved.
Company-paid cell phone with discounted accessories.
1-2-3 Give Program: 1. SRA will give $1,000 to a charity of your choice. 2. If you give an additional amount (up to $1,000), then 3. SRA will match that amount up to $1,000.
Other discounted, employee-paid benefits including pet insurance, legal support, and voluntary life insurance.

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Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecuritytechnical assessmentsdefensive toolsetstabletop exercisesincident responsered team methodologiespurple team methodologiesreportingmetrics developmenttest case execution

Soft Skills

communication skillsreporting skillsclient interactiontraining and developmentcollaborationpresentation skills

Certifications

OSCPCRTOCISSP