Offensive Security Consultant – Red Team, Adversary Simulation

Protiviti

. Lead red team, purple team, and threat-led penetration testing (TLPT) engagements from scoping through executive readout .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $138,000 - $219,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in offensive security, including red team engagements and threat-led penetration testing, with a strong command of TTPs and MITRE ATT&CK. Proficient in developing custom tooling and conducting thorough security assessments across various environments, while effectively communicating technical findings to diverse audiences.

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Red Team EngagementsThreat Intelligence-Driven ScenariosC2 Frameworks (Mythic, Sliver, Cobalt Strike)Custom Tooling Development (C#, Go, Rust, Python, PowerShell)Active Directory and Cloud Security Testing

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Hard Skills

Offensive SecurityPenetration TestingVulnerability DiscoveryExploitationPrivilege EscalationOWASP Top 10AI/LLM Security TestingNetwork Penetration TestingAPI TestingMobile App Testing

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCoaching and MentoringClient Relationship ManagementKnowledge Sharing

Tools & Technologies

Burp SuiteEDR ToolsAutomation ToolsAdversary Simulation Tools

Industry Keywords

MITRE ATT&CKThreat Actor EmulationCloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP)Identity Platforms (Entra ID, Okta)Ransomware Simulations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformPythonRustGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead red team, purple team, and threat-led penetration testing (TLPT) engagements from scoping through executive readout
Emulate real-world threat actors across on-premises, cloud, identity, and SaaS environments
Test attack surfaces including AI/LLM-powered applications, agentic workflows, and identity platforms
Use and build AI-assisted tooling and automation during operations
Develop new tooling and design novel attacks
Contribute to a lab of testing tools and equipment for adversary simulation scenarios
Partner with defenders to improve detections, response, and measurable security outcomes
Build new security services when market demand exists
Establish lasting relationships with client security teams
Coach and develop teammates through engagement support, training, and knowledge sharing
Produce clear technical reports and executive presentations
Work in person in local Protiviti offices and on client sites, with local or out-of-state travel based on projects and client requests

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., CS, CE, IS, MIS, EE) or equivalent hands-on experience
5+ years of hands-on offensive security experience in consulting or in-house
Experience running red team engagements emulating real-world threat actors
Strong command of TTPs and MITRE ATT&CK
Ability to partner with SOC and detection engineering teams
Experience designing threat intelligence-driven scenarios, including ransomware simulations
Hands-on experience attacking Active Directory, cloud and identity platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, Entra ID, Okta), and CI/CD pipelines
Proficiency with C2 frameworks such as Mythic, Sliver, or Cobalt Strike
Ability to build custom tooling in C#, Go, Rust, Python, or PowerShell
Strong OpSec and experience evading EDR and other monitoring tools
Experience performing internal and external network penetration tests, including vulnerability discovery, exploitation, and privilege escalation
Experience testing web applications, APIs, and mobile apps
Solid grasp of the OWASP Top 10 and tools such as Burp Suite
Ability to validate findings manually and chain issues into real attack paths
Understanding of attacks against LLM-enabled applications and agents, including prompt injection, data leakage, and tool abuse
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including clear client-ready reports and presentations
Ability to translate technical findings into actionable reports and conversations for technical teams and executives
Background check required for employment
Must be eligible for employment in locations where Protiviti is registered to hire; Protiviti is not registered in West Virginia or Alaska

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus plan with 12% bonus target opportunity and/or discretionary stock compensation opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision coverages
FSA and HSA healthcare accounts
Life and accident insurance
Adoption and fertility assistance
Paid parental leave up to 10 weeks
Short-term and long-term disability
401(k) savings and investment plan with employer match of 50% on the first 6% of contributions
Choice Time Off (CTO) for vacation, personal needs, and sick time; new hires receive up to 20 days per calendar year
Up to 11 paid holidays each calendar year
Hybrid work model balancing purposeful in-person time with remote work
Support for presenting at local, national, and international security conferences
Opportunities to develop tooling, research techniques, and build new services