Senior Consultant – Red Team Operator, Pentesting & Offensive Security

Base-IT GmbH

. Plan and conduct internal and external penetration tests .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeAustriaSenior💰 €52,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in penetration testing, offensive security, and vulnerability analysis, with a strong focus on conducting internal and external assessments across various environments. Proficient in creating technical reports and collaborating with clients to enhance security measures.

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Penetration TestingVulnerability AnalysisOffensive Security ToolsActive Directory SecurityCloud Security

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Hard Skills

Penetration TestingVulnerability AnalysisExploit DevelopmentOSINT ResearchPhishing SimulationsRed TeamingPurple TeamingTechnical ReportingCredential AssessmentNetwork Security

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

EDR SolutionsXDR SolutionsSIEM SolutionsOffensive Security Tools

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityIT SecurityActive DirectoryCloud EnvironmentsNetwork SecurityAdversary SimulationSocial Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and conduct internal and external penetration tests
Conduct web, application, API, and AI/LLM penetration tests
Conduct OT penetration tests
Analyze traditional IT infrastructures, networks, Active Directory environments, and cloud environments from various vendors
Conduct network, port, and vulnerability scans
Verify and exploit identified vulnerabilities
Simulate privilege escalation, lateral movement, and credential access
Conduct password and credential assessments
Assess modern client and server infrastructures, as well as relevant security and hardening baselines
Conduct OSINT and dark web research
Plan and implement phishing and social engineering simulations
Conduct realistic red team and adversary simulations
Perform purple teaming and jointly validate detection and response mechanisms
Assess detection gaps in EDR, XDR, and SIEM solutions
Create reproducible proofs of concept and technical scripts
Document and assess identified vulnerabilities and attack paths
Prepare technical reports, management summaries, and prioritized recommendations for action
Present findings in technical debriefings and customer workshops
Collaborate with international clients

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed technical training in IT, cybersecurity, or a comparable practical qualification
Several years of professional experience in penetration testing, offensive security, or red teaming
In-depth knowledge of Windows, network, Active Directory, and cloud security across various vendors
Practical experience with manual vulnerability analysis and exploitation
Understanding of modern attack techniques across realistic attack chains
Experience conducting internal and external penetration tests
Experience with common offensive security tools
Primary area of deployment near your place of residence (Upper Austria, Vienna, Salzburg, Tyrol, or Graz)
Willingness to travel throughout Austria

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based compensation with a willingness to offer significantly above-market pay
Attractive bonus scheme in addition to gross salary
Option to work a four-day week
Collaboration with international clients
Company car
Company mobile phone, company laptop (private use permitted), and other IT equipment
Flexible working hours and the option to work from home
Attractive employee discounts
Individual training and certifications
Fresh fruit, as much coffee as you can drink, and many other surprises
Legendary team events, including fantastic company outings
Numerous benefits and discounts on fashion, leisure, and technology
Company bicycle
“Sport 200” sports benefit
Company health care, including free physiotherapy and massage