Senior Offensive Security Consultant / Penetration Tester

Senior Offensive Security Consultant / Penetration Tester role at HALOCK Security Labs, remote, with a salary range of USD 125,000 to 160,000 per year.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on manual penetration tests across networks, web and API interfaces, cloud deployments, wireless setups, thick clients, and enterprise environments.
• Execute objective-based red team operations and adversary simulations when within scope.
• Develop custom proof-of-concept exploits, scripts, and tradecraft when standard tools are insufficient.
• Produce clear reports featuring attack narratives, evidence, business impact, and prioritized remediation guidance.
• Contribute to HALOCK methodology, tooling, lab work, research, and deliverables.
• Participate in project kickoff and report delivery meetings.
• Mentor by example through sound judgment, precise execution, and professional communication.
• Support clients through remediation: answer follow-up questions, validate fixes, and help their teams understand not just what was found, but why it matters.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in penetration testing, offensive security consulting, or red team operations.
• Depth in at least one major domain, such as network, Active Directory, web/API, cloud, or red teaming.
• A skills-based certification or equivalent practical proof of ability.
• Proficient with common industry tools and C2 frameworks.
• Scripting or coding ability useful for automation, tooling, or exploitation.
• Working knowledge of PTES, OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK, and related offensive security references.
• Strong client-facing communication and the ability to deliver with minimal supervision, including guiding a systems administrator through a finding, briefing executives on business risk, and listening to a client’s environment before prescribing fixes.

Technologies

• C2 frameworks
• PTES
• OWASP
• MITRE ATT&CK

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Disclosures

• HALOCK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• Full background checks are performed, with consent, on all successful candidates before employment offers can be extended.
• US citizens and Green Card holders, EAD and TN are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor H1B candidates at this time.
• No third parties please. Only individuals need apply.

Pay

US dollars 125,000.00 - 160,000.00 per year.

Experience

• Penetration testing: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location

Remote