Security Consultant - Penetration Testing

StrataScale•Charlotte, NC

22d•$110,000 - $145,000

About The Position

The Security Consultant – Penetration Testing is a critical role within Stratascale’s Adversarial Operations team who will assist in leading and supporting the development and delivery of a diverse range of continuous threat and exposure management consulting, penetration testing, and operational service programs to a portfolio of our clients.

Requirements

Expertise in planning, executing, and leading penetration tests across networks, web and mobile applications, APIs, wireless, and cloud environments, including scoping, rules of engagement, and debriefs. - Intermediate
Proficiency with offensive security methodologies and frameworks such as PTES, OWASP (WSTG/MASVS/ASVS), MITRE ATT&CK, and threat modeling to drive risk-based testing. - Intermediate
Deep hands-on experience with common offensive tooling and techniques, including reconnaissance, enumeration, exploitation, post-exploitation, lateral movement, and data exfiltration, along with strong operational security practices. - Intermediate
Ability to assess and attack cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) including IAM misconfigurations, storage, serverless, container/orchestration, and cloud networking, and communicate cloud-specific remediation guidance. - Intermediate
Strong web application testing skills including auth flows, access control, injection, deserialization, SSRF, XXE, business logic abuse, and modern app architectures (SPAs, microservices, GraphQL , WebSockets ). - Intermediate
Working knowledge of Active Directory and Azure AD attack paths ( Kerberoasting , constrained/unconstrained delegation, ACL abuses, LAPS/MAPS, certificate services), and the ability to simulate realistic enterprise attack chains. - Intermediate
Proficiency with social engineering and phishing engagements, including payload development, infrastructure setup, pretexting, and measurement aligned to customer policies and legal constraints. - Intermediate
Competence in scripting and automation to accelerate testing and proof-of-concept development using Python, PowerShell, Bash, and basic Go or JavaScript as needed. - Intermediate
Ability to develop clear exploit proofs-of-concept, reproduce vulnerabilities reliably, and validate fixes; familiarity with exploit development fundamentals is a plus. - Intermediate
Strong reporting and communication skills, including writing executive summaries and technical reports with reproducible steps, risk ratings, and actionable remediation, and presenting findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Intermediate
Experience collaborating in red/purple team exercises, working with blue teams, and translating findings into detection and hardening recommendations (e.g., SIEM detections, EDR tuning, hardening baselines). - Intermediate
Familiarity with vulnerability management workflows, responsible disclosure practices, and integration of pen test results into remediation programs and retesting cycles. - Intermediate
Proficiency with productivity and documentation tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook to efficiently produce statements of work, test plans, and final reports. - Intermediate
Completed Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or relevant work experience
3–5 years of hands-on penetration testing/red team experience delivering engagements for mid-to-large enterprises, including leading complex assessments.
Ability to travel to SHI, Partner, Customer events, and on-site testing engagements as needed.
Demonstrated understanding of legal/ethical considerations, testing authorization, and safe handling of client data.

Nice To Haves

Advanced industry certifications preferred (e.g., OSCP, OSEP, OSWE, GXPN, GPEN, CRTO, CRTP, PNPT; CISSP or CSSLP a plus).

Responsibilities

Independently perform penetration testing against complex environments covering both external, internal, web application, and other forms of offensive security engagements.
Consult and document attack surface, threats, and vulnerability improvements based on team’s overall assessment of client’s environment.
Perform full assessment and threat modeling against industry best practices to identify control weaknesses and assess the effectiveness of existing controls.
Perform root cause analysis on identified vulnerabilities and attack surface weaknesses to determine technical solutions to be presented to client along with recommendations for remediations.
Collaborate with client’s security teams to understand mitigation or resolutions for findings discovered by analysts.
Review threat intelligence for specific threat vectors that align with client's industry or potentially impacted by to utilize in attack path modeling.
Assist in defining, measuring, and quantifying business risk and vulnerability impacts to clients their stakeholders.
Provide subject matter expertise and technical support on remediation, cloud security, governance, compliance, and core infrastructure systems.
Assist customers with strategies, use of platforms, technical and compliance analysis, and implementing automation.
Execute consulting projects by creating and completing deliverables, ensuring client needs and practice obligations are met.
Develop and deliver training content, curricula, and workforce development programs, including in-person and remote sessions.
Participate in customer and internal meetings, providing technical guidance and facilitating discussions.
Stay educated on new product technologies, industry trends, and emerging capabilities within the practice.
Develop and optimize cross practice capabilities, collaborate with peer practice leaders, and mentor other consultants.