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Red Team Senior/Principal Consultant (Remote)

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The Senior/Principal Consultant will oversee Red Team activities to simulate threat actors, conduct penetration tests, and improve client security defenses while managing and mentoring team members.
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As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We’re also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

About the Role:

The Sr./Principal Consultant will lead a team dedicated to performing Red Team activities simulating known threat actor, to help CrowdStrike customers determine the impact and likelihood of threat actor to accomplish objective across the Kill Chain and MITRE ATT&CK Framework. The Sr./Principal Red Team Consultant is expected to be able to coordinate with senior leadership, plan, and oversee execution of assessments and assist the other CrowdStrike Services’ functions to help improve customers security defense. This person should be capable of supporting, managing, and mentoring less experienced red team members.
What You'll Do:

  • Act as a primary contact for coordination of Red Team activities as well as coordinating and leading all penetration testing activities.

  • Develop reporting including mitigations strategies of results of Red Team activities for both management and technical audiences. 

  • Must be able to effectively communicate at all levels (executive leadership and technical support teams) within CrowdStrike.

  • Organize resources to perform penetration assessments of operating systems, applications, databases and network infrastructure components to detect, enumerate threats.

  • Work with the team and lead/assist in developing and improving an information security program and information security resources.

  • Provide guidance using specialized knowledge and toolsets to operational teams during enterprise wide crisis scenarios, e.g. large-scale production service outages, outside of the routine change management process.

  • Must be able to work as an operator and project manager on various types of penetration testing offerings.

What You'll Need:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a 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 the security methodologies, technologies, and best practices

  • Windows / Linux / UNIX / Mac operating systems

  • Advanced experience with Networking components (routers, switches, load balancers, wireless access points, etc.)

  • 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/adversary emulation assessments)

  • Advanced experience in automation and scripting of applications and systems

  • Desirable Certifications: OSCP, GPEN, OSCE, GCIH, GXPN

  • Occasional travel may be required (<25%)

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This role may require the candidate to periodically undergo and pass alcohol and/or drug test(s) during the course of employment.

Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

  • Remote-friendly and flexible work culture

  • 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

  • Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe

CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.

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CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location. The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $0 - $0 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.

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Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:11-08-2025

Top Skills

Burp Suite
Cobalt Strike
Linux
macOS
Metasploit
Nessus
Nmap
Unix
Windows

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