Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert – Pen-Testing – Red Team – Purple Team
| Company | Guidehouse |
|---|---|
| Location | Salt Lake City, UT, USA, Las Vegas, NV, USA, Washington, DC, USA, Livermore, CA, USA, Albuquerque, NM, USA, North Augusta, SC, USA, McLean, VA, USA, San Antonio, TX, USA, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, Kansas City, MO, USA, New York, NY, USA, Amarillo, TX, USA, Oak Ridge, TN, USA |
| Salary | $130000 – $216000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TOP SECRET DoD security clearance
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity or a related field AND FIVE (5+) plus years of post-graduation work experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on penetration testing, red teaming, and purple teaming; Or Master’s degree from an accredited university or college in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity or a related field AND THREE (3+) plus years of post-graduation work experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on penetration testing, red teaming, and purple teaming
- Relevant certifications such as OSCP, CEH, CISSP, or similar
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)
- Proficiency with penetration testing tools (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap) and red team tools (e.g., Cobalt Strike, Empire)
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think like an attacker
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to travel as required
- Currently reside in the contiguous United States
- This is a Hybrid role that requires the ability to work onsite in a core Guidehouse Office or Client Office location.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough penetration tests on networks, applications, and systems to identify security weaknesses.
- Develop and execute test plans, document findings, and provide actionable recommendations for remediation.
- Utilize various tools and techniques to simulate real-world attacks and assess the effectiveness of security measures.
- Plan and execute red team exercises to simulate advanced persistent threats (APTs) and other sophisticated attack scenarios.
- Collaborate with blue team members to test and improve detection and response capabilities.
- Document and present findings to stakeholders, highlighting potential risks and mitigation strategies.
- Work closely with both red and blue teams to facilitate purple team exercises aimed at improving overall security posture.
- Share insights and knowledge to enhance the effectiveness of defensive measures and incident response plans.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the cybersecurity team.
- Perform regular security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
- Identify and prioritize security risks, and work with relevant teams to implement corrective actions.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED Department of Energy (DOE) Q-Sensitive security clearance
- Preference will be given to candidates within 60 miles of a core Guidehouse office or Client Office location
- Experience with threat hunting and threat intelligence
- Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and tool development
- Familiarity with cloud security (e.g., AWS, Azure) and container security (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)