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Cyber SDC - Attack & Penetration - Senior - Consulting - Location OPENErnst & Young Oman • Palo Alto, CA, United States
Cyber SDC - Attack & Penetration - Senior - Consulting - Location OPEN

Cyber SDC - Attack & Penetration - Senior - Consulting - Location OPEN

Ernst & Young Oman • Palo Alto, CA, United States
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Overview

Location : Anywhere in Country

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

As a Senior Consultant in Offensive Security within our Service Delivery Center, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our clients' security posture through proactive threat assessments and vulnerability management. You will lead and collaborate with a team of cybersecurity professionals to implement and manage offensive security initiatives, ensuring that security measures are integrated throughout the software development lifecycle while optimizing service delivery processes.

The opportunity

In this role, you will manage and execute penetration testing, red teaming, and security assessments for our clients. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify vulnerabilities, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure that security practices align with industry standards. Your expertise will drive the team’s efforts in automating security processes and help our clients build a more secure working world.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, scope, and execute penetration testing projects, including web applications (including black box, white box, and gray box assessments), networks, cloud environments, hardware, and firmware.
  • Develop and execute red team and purple team scenarios to identify gaps in organizational security postures and provide actionable recommendations.
  • Perform in-depth penetration testing results create comprehensive reports detailing findings, exploitation procedures, risks, and recommendations.
  • Stay current with emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices, and promote continual learning within the team.
  • Assist in configuring, handling, patching, and updating penetration testing software and supporting infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and security.
  • Contribute to the creation and updating of operational metrics for client meetings, providing insights into tool performance and security findings.

Skills and Attributes for Success

  • Proven experience in penetration testing and offensive security practices, with a minimum of 5+ years of related work experience.
  • Strong knowledge of automation tools and processes, particularly in the context of offensive security and application security.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple security projects simultaneously.
  • Effective communication skills to liaise with clients and internal stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into understandable terms.
  • To qualify for the role, you must have

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
  • A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience performing penetration tests; or a minimum of five (5) years working in an electric utility in generation, or transmission & distribution performing penetration tests
  • Extensive experience with manual attack and penetration testing, including web applications, networks, and cloud environments.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation of security tasks.
  • Knowledge of Windows, Linux, Unix, and other major operating systems.
  • Ideally, you’d also have

  • Certifications such as CCSP, CSSLP, OSCP, OSWP, GPEN, GWAPT, OSCE, OSEE, GXPN, CISSP, CISM, etc.
  • Contributions to the security community, including research, public CVE disclosures, bug bounty acknowledgments, and open-source project involvement.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex information and communicate it effectively.
  • Active interest in staying updated on the latest cybersecurity threats and trends, promoting continual learning and adaptation.
  • What We Look For

    We seek top performers who possess a strong passion and foundation in cybersecurity principles and practices, along with relevant certifications and experience. A proactive mindset, creating high performing teams, adaptability to evolving threats, and a commitment to continuous learning are also critical attributes we look for in candidates. Ultimately, we look for motivated individuals who are committed to safeguarding digital assets and fostering a culture of security awareness within the organization.

    What We Offer

    Continuous learning : You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

    Success as defined by you : We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

    Transformative leadership : We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to succeed in high performing teams.

    Diverse and inclusive culture : You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

    What we offer you

    At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more .

    We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $77,500 to $140,900. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $92,900 to $160,500. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.

    Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.

    Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter / Summer breaks, Personal / Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

    Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

    EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.

    For those living in California, please click here for additional information.

    EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

    EY | Building a better working world

    EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

    Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

    EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

    EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.

    EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.

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