Our Offensive Security professionals are on a mission to make the world a safer place, one company at a time. We believe that our work to help our clients discover and remediate their unique security risks makes every one of us safer. Our clients trust us to use cutting-edge offensive security tools, creativity, imagination, and expert knowledge to find cybersecurity risks in their networks, systems, and software.
We're looking to grow our team of penetration testers in India. We perform testing of web and smartphone applications, computer networks, cloud infrastructure, hardware devices, employees via social engineering, organizations via red team testing, and more.
As a Senior Consultant, you will report to a Principal Consultant in India. You will lead teams of consultants on cybersecurity projects for clients, large and small, across North America, EMEA, and APAC. You will be the technical leader of our engagements to our clients, scope solutions to their cybersecurity challenges, and act as their security subject matter expert and ours. You will mentor our Associate Consultants and Consultants during our engagements and act as a role model for their careers. You will think strategically and socialize your ideas to help us better ourselves.
Below are the roles and responsibilities for the Senior Consultant, Offensive Security role based in India:
Day to day responsibilities
Lead and deliver offensive security engagements such as web, mobile, API, and network penetration tests as an expert in the eyes of the client and your teammates
Solution and scope engagements for our clients, including penetration tests, cloud security projects, and more
Lead the technical delivery of our engagements by defining the execution strategy, delegating tasks to junior members of the team, evaluating their progress, and providing feedback
Execute internal strategic initiatives to help our practice grow, adapt, and evolve
Essential traits
6+ years in cybersecurity, with 3+ years in penetration testing, application security, or red teaming
Expert knowledge of application security, cloud security, infrastructure security, and other offensive or defensive security domains
A high degree of contextual and technological adaptability (i.e., tool- and industry-agnostic)
Generosity with your knowledge and patience with your apprentices
Excellent oral and written communication skills
A proven ability to lead and deliver cybersecurity engagements
Prerequisites
Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in information security, computer science or engineering, software engineering, or IT/System/Network administration
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience working both as part of a team and independently
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Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions—Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients’ value? Your journey begins with Kroll.
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Skills Required
- 6+ years in cybersecurity with 3+ years in penetration testing, application security, or red teaming
- Expert knowledge of application security, cloud security, and infrastructure security
- Proven ability to lead and deliver cybersecurity engagements
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Bachelor's degree or college diploma in information security, computer science, software engineering, or IT/System/Network administration
- Experience working both as part of a team and independently
- High degree of contextual and technological adaptability
- Mentoring skills and willingness to share knowledge with junior team members
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA/FSA options are part of the U.S. package, alongside life and AD&D. Breadth across core health benefits is positioned as competitive for a large advisory firm.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company match is a core element of the package. Retirement support is consistently highlighted as competitive within total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, sick leave, and PTO are included, with generous time off and parental/family leave for U.S. roles. Some roles also offer hybrid/WFH flexibility that complements time-off usability.
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