Red Team Principal Consultant

CrowdStrike

. Lead a team performing Red Team activities simulating known threat actors .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced expertise in Red Team activities and penetration testing, with a strong focus on security methodologies and technologies. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor junior members, and effectively communicate with both technical and executive audiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Red TeamingPenetration TestingSecurity Assessment ToolsetsLeadership ExperienceAutomation and Scripting

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Hard Skills

Red TeamingPenetration TestingSecurity Assessment ToolsetsNetworking ComponentsOperating SystemsVulnerability TestingAdversary EmulationOperational SupportAI TechnologiesSecurity Methodologies

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipMentoringEffective CommunicationProject ManagementCrisis Management

Tools & Technologies

MetasploitNMAPCobalt StrikeNessusBurp Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

OSCPGPENOSCEGCIHGXPN

Industry Keywords

Kill ChainMITRE ATT&CK FrameworkSecurity DefensesInformation Security ProgramsProduction Service Outages

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

FirewallsLinuxUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team performing Red Team activities simulating known threat actors
Help customers determine the impact and likelihood of threat actors accomplishing objectives across the Kill Chain and MITRE ATT&CK Framework
Coordinate with senior leadership and plan and oversee execution of assessments
Assist CrowdStrike Services functions in improving customers’ security defenses
Support, manage, and mentor less experienced Red Team members
Act as the primary contact for coordination of Red Team activities
Coordinate and lead penetration testing activities
Develop reports and mitigation strategies for management and technical audiences
Communicate effectively with executive leadership and technical support teams
Organize resources for penetration assessments of operating systems, applications, databases, and network infrastructure components
Work with the team to develop and improve information security programs and resources
Provide guidance to operational teams during enterprise-wide crisis scenarios, including large-scale production service outages
Work as an operator and project manager across various penetration testing offerings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years of experience in Red Team/Penetration Testing activities is highly preferred
Minimum 1 year of experience in a leadership role is highly preferred
Security community participation (conference speaker, tool development contributor, …) is highly preferred
Advanced experience with Security Assessment Toolsets (Metasploit, NMAP, Cobalt Strike, Nessus, Burp Suite, etc.)
Comprehensive 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
Comprehensive knowledge of firewalls, proxies, mail servers, and web servers
Advanced experience with operational support for operating systems, applications, and networks
Advanced experience with Red Teaming, vulnerability/penetration testing, and adversary emulation assessments
Advanced experience in automation and scripting of applications and systems
Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency, and drive business outcomes
Desirable certifications: OSCP, GPEN, OSCE, GCIH, GXPN
Occasional travel may be required (<25%)
May be required to periodically undergo and pass alcohol and/or drug tests during employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Market leader in compensation and equity awards
Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
Paid parental and adoption leaves
Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
Eligibility for bonuses
Equity grants
Health insurance
401k
Paid time off