Threat Emulation & Exposure Principal Consultant (Remote)

CrowdStrike • USA TX Remote, TX

4d • $140,000 - $200,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Threat Emulation & Exposure Principal Consultant operates service capabilities that continuously and agentically evaluate risk and exposures using SafeMind, Falcon, and other frontier capabilities. Service delivery focuses on Exposure Management, Red Teaming, and Vulnerability Management to proactively mitigate risk to customer IT infrastructure and environments. This customer-facing role combines technical and advisory work and includes mentoring and supporting junior team members.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in penetration testing or application security activities is highly preferred.
• Experience in Vulnerability Management, Continuous Threat Exposure Management, and technical risk consulting.
• Advanced experience with security assessment toolsets such as Metasploit, NMAP, Cobalt Strike, Nessus, and Burp Suite.
• Strong understanding of security methodologies, technologies, and best practices.
• Experience with Windows, Linux, UNIX, and Mac operating systems.
• Advanced experience with networking components, including routers, switches, load balancers, and wireless access points.
• Experience with generative AI and agentic technologies, including their use in security operations.
• Advanced experience in automation and scripting of applications and systems.
• Strong knowledge of firewalls, proxies, mail servers, and web servers.
• Advanced experience with operational support for operating systems, applications, and networks.
• Proven experience using AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency, and drive business outcomes.
• Occasional travel may be required, less than 25%.

Nice To Haves

• Participation in the security community, such as conference speaking or contributing to tool development, is highly preferred.
• Desirable certifications: OSCP, OSEP, GPEN, GXPN, or CRTO.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary customer contact for coordinating and delivering agentic and generative AI-enabled risk exposure, vulnerability, and penetration testing, as well as mitigation strategies.
• Refine, improve, and present outputs from SafeMind, Falcon, and other frontier capabilities to management and technical audiences.
• Support technical operations for service delivery by documenting and communicating recommendations to improve technical capabilities.
• Communicate effectively with customers and CrowdStrike colleagues at all levels, including executive leadership and technical support teams.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Benefits

• Market-leading compensation and equity awards.
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs.
• Competitive vacation and holidays.
• Paid parental and adoption leaves.
• Professional development opportunities for all employees, regardless of level or role.
• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities.
• Vibrant office culture with world-class amenities.
• Base salary range of $140,000–$200,000 per year for U.S. candidates, with eligibility for bonuses and equity grants.
• Health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed