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Our consultants work both onsite and offsite in diverse environments supporting our customers, anywhere from developing toolsets in support of operations to briefing executives.\nA successful candidate will have excellent technical skills, impeccable soft skills, and be a well-organized, self-directed individual.\nSalary Range: Base salary annually, commensurate with experience.\nConsultant - $120,000 - $150,000\nLocation: This position is remote, based in the U.S. with travel quarterly for in person company events and other ad hoc meetings.\nCandidate must be authorized to work and reside in the United States; we do not currently sponsor immigration visas\nResponsibilities\nPlan and conduct offensive security engagements ranging in size, scope, focus, and approach\nEffectively communicate findings, attack paths, recommendations, and strategy to technical and executive client stakeholders through written reports and verbal presentations\nBuild scripts, tools, or methodologies to enhance offensive services\nServe as a subject matter expert (SME) in one of the following areas: initial access, open-source intelligence analysis, adversary tradecraft, offensive Windows/Linux/macOS operations, evasion operations, or technical capability development\nUtilize common offensive security testing tools and tradecraft\nStay up to date with cutting-edge adversary tradecraft and vulnerabilities\nEffectively communicate successes and obstacles with fellow team members and team lead(s)\nInterface with client contact(s) and staff in a constructive and professional manner\nCoordinate and prepare for internal and customer facing meetings\nAssist with scoping prospective engagements, participating in technical testing from kickoff through remediation, and mentoring less experienced staff\nTrain team members in adversary Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and tools\nContribute new or improve existing content for SpecterOps training courses and assist in the delivery of course offerings (instruction, lab support, etc.)\nRequirements\nAbility to travel domestically and internationally; 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