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Principal Consultant, Offensive Security, Proactive Services (Unit 42)

Burbank, United States of AmericaRemoteFull-time$151k–$208k2026-06-30 → 2026-11-12
Remote · from United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead offensive security engagements to assess and challenge client security postures, identifying vulnerabilities and providing actionable remediation recommendations.

Role type

Principal Consultant, Offensive Security (IC)

Builds

Penetration test reports, custom security tools/scripts, and risk assessment frameworks for diverse client portfolios.

Domain

Cybersecurity / Offensive Security / Cloud Security

Required skills

Penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, custom script development, client engagement leadership, cyber risk assessment, threat hunting, security frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Top 20), cloud security (AWS, GCP, Azure), programming (Python, PowerShell, Ruby, C++)

Preferred skills

Mentoring junior consultants, public speaking, security research publication, computer forensics, incident response

Technologies

Metasploit, Burp Suite Pro, Cobalt Strike, Nessus, Bloodhound, AWS, GCP, Azure

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive penetration tests (network, web application, cloud, mobile); Develop custom scripts and tools to automate offensive security engagements; Lead client engagements and articulate testing approaches; Generate detailed reports with remediation recommendations; Perform cyber risk assessments using industry frameworks; Conduct threat hunting and compromise assessments; Collaborate with internal teams and clients on security objectives; Assist in scoping new opportunities and developing internal infrastructure.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities