Job: Offensive Cyber Operations Lead
Location: Tampa, FL (Hybrid 3 days/week)
6-12 months (possible CTH)
Requirements:
Have at least seven (7) years of professionallevel experience in offensive security, including one or more technical disciplines such as Penetration Testing, Red Teaming, Networking, Firewalls, Server Administration, Encryption, Cloud, Containers, Databases, or Software Development.
Have at least two (2) or more years of experience as a penetration tester/red team tester, and proven experience leading complex security testing or adversaryemulation exercises.
Possess hands-on, expertlevel technical proficiency in at least one critical skill area, supported by relevant certifications.
Hold (or be working toward) multiple professional or associatelevel certifications relevant to the role; preferred offensive certifications include OSCP, OSEP, CRTO, GXPN (or equivalent).
Demonstrate strong handson expertise in enterprise networks, Windows, Active Directory, and identitybased attacks.
Demonstrate advanced understanding of adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
Strong understanding of enterprise security controls, detection technologies, and incident response workflows; able to validate and communicate technical risk clearly at the executive and business level.
experience with cloud and container security (e.g., AWS, Azure, Kubernetes) and background collaborating in Purple Team operations.
Be proficient with multiple opensource and commercial security tools (e.g., Nessus, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap) and understand the strengths, weaknesses, configuration requirements, and troubleshooting needs of common security tooling.
Have strong proficiency working with both UNIXbased and Microsoft operating systems, with deep systems engineering experience in at least one of them.
Understand security guidelines such as NIST 80053 and NIST 800115.
Demonstrate the ability to clearly articulate technical findings to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
Strong understanding of IT network architecture and cyber security fundamentals, enabling effective guidance for product enhancements and new designs.
Ability to engage across a wide range of technologies and stay informed about evolving trends to support aggressive testing schedules.