Senior Consulting Director, Offensive Security, Proactive Services
Location
California
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
$236K - $275K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Consulting Director, Offensive Security, Proactive Services
Palo Alto Networks
• Provide a direct positive influence on the security posture of the world's most prestigious organizations by leading Unit 42's elite group of cybersecurity professionals in a variety of assessments for our top-tier clientele. • Orchestrate and manage a dynamic schedule for a large team of elite offensive security specialists, ensuring optimal alignment of skill sets to meet client needs and maximize usage of available billable hours. • Serve as a mentor to a team of offensive security personnel, maximizing professional development by providing ad hoc technical guidance and aligning employees with appropriate industry-standard training courses. • Craft policies governing offensive security practices which reflect cutting-edge capabilities of advanced persistent threat actors and enforce security best practices that ensure the safety of our client's environments. • Fulfill a customer-facing case leadership role for multiple concurrent events, guiding a technically diverse team of personnel through the complex challenges posed by some of the world's largest networks. • Ensure high quality engagement outcomes and deliverables by providing quality assurance and technical oversight during engagements. • Provide hands-on support for highly complex offensive security operations, utilizing cutting-edge techniques in technically challenging environments. • Provide front-line support to the sales team by meeting with clients to clearly articulate various penetration approaches and methodologies to both technical and executive audiences. • Transform customer requirements into executable statements of work, including a work breakdown structure with accurate estimates of billable hours for each discrete phase of testing. • Develop scripts, tools, and methodologies to automate and streamline internal processes and engagements. • Assist in the development of security standards and best practices for the organization and recommend security enhancements as needed. • Assist with the development and maturity of both new and existing Unit 42 offensive security offerings.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience, Master's degree with 8 years of experience, or PhD with 5 years of experience in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, or a related field.
- Extensive experience managing a team of consultants in the execution of a variety of penetration testing requirements.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to serve as a front-facing representative of Palo Alto Networks, building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- Proven ability to draft thorough, articulate reports that convey technically complex material to an executive-level audience, ensuring clear understanding and informed decision-making.
- Experience scoping new opportunities with prospective clients, including drafting statements of work and proposals.
- Hands-on experience and deep understanding of tools and techniques for conducting network, wireless, and web application penetration testing.
- Ability to perform travel requirements as needed to meet business demands (on average 30%).
Benefits
- Employee benefits information not explicitly detailed.
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