Principal Penetration Tester
Core
Lead offensive security engagements (vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, adversary emulation) for critical infrastructure clients in oil, gas, electric, water, and manufacturing sectors.
Role type
Associate Principal OT Penetration Tester
Builds
Proprietary tools, behavioral analytics, and detection content for Dragos platform
Domain
Industrial Control Systems (OT) Cybersecurity
Required skills
OT penetration testing methodologies, OT architecture (SCADA, DCS, historians), offensive security tooling (Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Burp Suite), network analysis, LLM usage for testing/reporting
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Metasploit, Nmap, Kali Linux, Cobalt Strike, Burp Suite, LOTL toolsets, C2 frameworks
Responsibilities
Lead complex industrial penetration testing and purple teaming engagements; define methodologies and red team tactics; translate findings into R&D priorities for detection tools; evolve internal playbooks; present strategic guidance to C-suite; represent company as industry thought leader; mentor teams
Seniority
Associate Principal, technical leadership & mentorship
