Cyber Security Testing Manager

Roles & Responsibilites:

Bachelor or Master degree in computer science with a minimum of 8 years in cyber security domain

• Technical background in networking/system administration, security testing or related fields
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP
• Two or more years of Perl, Python, Bash, or C experience
• Operating System Configuration and Security experience (Windows, HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, AIX, etc.)
• Configuration and Security experience with firewalls, switches, routers, VPNs
• Experience with security and architecture testing and development frameworks, such as the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual (OSSTMM), the Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES), Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), and NIST SP800-115
• Familiar with security testing techniques such as threat modeling, network discovery, port and service identification, vulnerability scanning, network sniffing, penetration testing, configuration reviews, firewall rule reviews, social engineering, wireless penetration testing, fuzzing, and password cracking and can perform these techniques from a variety of adversarial perspectives (white-,grey-, black-box)
•  Experience with discovering, utilizing, and possibly writing exploits for such vulnerabilities as buffer and stack overflows
• Familiar with the logistics of security testing such as acquiring authorization for testing, reporting, risk analysis of findings, data handling, and legal considerations
• Commercial Application Security tools experience (Nessus, Nexpose, Qualys, Appdetective, Appscan, etc.)
• Open source and free tools experience (Kali Linux suite, Metasploit, nmap, airsnort, Wireshark, Burp Suite, Paros, etc.)
• One or more of the following testing certifications: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH); GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN); Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP); or equivalent development or testing certification (ECSA, CEPT, CPTE, CPTS, etc)
• In addition, one or more of the following governance certifications is preferred: Certified Information Systems Security Professionals® (CISSP®); Certified Information Systems Auditor® (CISA®); Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM®)
• Strong leadership and communication skills, technical knowledge, and the ability to write at a "publication" quality level in order to communicate findings and recommendations to the client's senior management
• Must possess a high degree of integrity and confidentiality, as well as the abilityto adhere to both company policies and best practices

Position & Key Responsibilities:

• Develop an understanding of the US Risk Consulting service offerings, methodologies, and tools
• Perform analysis and testing to verify the strengths and weaknesses of client IT environments utilizing commercial and open source security testing tools
• Perform Internet penetration testing (blackbox/ greybox / whitebox testing) and network architecture reviews (manual/ automated)
• Perform other security testing tasks such as wireless penetration testing, social engineering campaigns (email, web, phone, physical, etc.), mobile application testing, embedded device testing, and similar activities meant to identify critical weaknesses within client environments
• Assist with the development of remediation recommendations for identified findings
• Identify and clearly articulate (written and verbal) findings to senior management and clients
• Help identify improvement opportunities for assigned clients
• Supervise and provide engagement management for other staff working on assigned engagements
• Works closely with the client and team to make sure we meet or exceed client expectations on each engagement and maintain high customer satisfaction.
• Exercise professional skepticism, judgment and adhere to the code of ethics while on engagements
• Ensure that documentation is compliant with the quality standards of the firm
• Work collaboratively as a part of the team and communicate effectively with consulting professionals, and senior management in the U.S. on a daily basis

Key Skills :

• Maintains a high degree of quality and client relationship on multiple clients at the same time
• Positively engages, motivates and influences team members
• Identifies client needs/requirements and initiates discussion to expand services through a solid understanding of the firm’s service capabilities and offerings
• Subscribes to and actively read industry publications and share relevant information with clients as considered applicable