Offensive Security Consultant

Job Requisition ID: 36732 

• Salary packaging – to suit your personal and financial circumstances 

• Flexible work arrangements – work in a way that suits you best 

• Rewards platform – your hard work won’t go unnoticed at Deloitte 

 

We currently have multiple vacancies across from Senior Analyst to Senior Manager level in our Offensive Security team! 

 

About the role 

 

As part of the Deloitte Offensive Security team, you'll be responsible for defining, carrying out, and overseeing penetration testing projects to uncover security vulnerabilities in client's IT systems. You will be required to report on the identified vulnerabilities and provide recommendations for their remediation. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in the team, and other members will look to you as a subject matter expert for guidance and mentorship. 

In this role you will respond to client requests, anticipating and meeting client problems and needs using innovative approaches when applicable. You will be involved in all aspects of security and vulnerability management engagements which include but are not limited to: 

• Network and host layer penetration tests and vulnerability assessments 

• Firewall, networking, and security device reviews 

• Web application assessments 

• API assessments 

• Mobile application assessments 

• Red Teaming - targeting technical, physical and human layers of an organisation’s security controls. 

• Source code reviews using manual and automated tools. 

• Malware reverse engineering 

• Wireless Assessments 

• Closing meetings to present findings to the client. 

• Detailed reporting and proposal writing 

  

About the team 

 
Positioned first globally in Security Consulting Services for the 6th year in a row. Yep, that’s Deloitte. The cyberspace is constantly evolving and so are the threats that it brings. That’s why our work is more meaningful (and exciting!) than ever. Always one step ahead, we predict risks and safeguard our clients through end-to-end solutions. More importantly, we help clients unlock new opportunities through safer and more secure systems and policies. 

  

Enough about us, let’s talk about you. 

 
We are currently looking for experienced Penetration Testers at Senior Analyst, Manager and Senior Manager levels with the following experience and qualifications:  

• Hold a current OSCP or CREST Certified Tester (CCT) in either Infrastructure or Web Applications or similar certification or be in a position and level to pass the exam for the certification 

• For more senior roles, experience in Red Team engagements. With a capability in line with the CORIE framework or similar (e.g. CBEST, TIBER) 
  Experience in working with applications that perform a wide range of business functions - ideally across multiple industries 

• Ability to understand and assess applications from both a technical and business function perspective 

• Good experience in performing web application penetration testing and development of supporting business and technical-level reporting 

• Innovative and analytical in your approach to performing penetration testing, particularly of novel devices and environments 

• Capable of working to strict deadlines and prioritising work appropriately 

• The ability to develop scripts or code to automate testing and develop bespoke attacks 

• Good communication skills with an ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical business clients 

• Excellent written skills with demonstrated ability to write reports and proposals. Including the ability to discuss findings from a risk perspective with clear remediation advice specific to the client’s environment. 

  

Experience in one or more of the following: 

• Reverse engineering  

• Web Applications 

• API’s and Microservices 

• Exploit Development 

• Application vulnerability assessment 

• Mainframe systems 

• Mobile platforms (iOS/Android/Windows/etc) 

• Social Engineering 

• Endpoint protection 

• Practical exposure to security appliances such as firewalls, proxies, NIPS/HIPS and network security applications 

• Working knowledge of web concepts such as Ajax, XML, SOAP, and WS-Security 

• Familiarity with the Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual (OSSTMM), Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publications. 

• Familiarity with penetration testing and vulnerability tools such as Cobalt Strike, Kali Linux, dsniff, nessus, nmap, MetaSploit, CoreImpact, Qualys, tcpdump, wireshark, Nikto, Aircrack-ng, Hailstorm, Burp Suite, etc. 

• Strong programming experience with Visual Basic and C/C++ or Java languages 

• Networking: LAN, WAN, interworking technologies 

• Good understanding of IaaS environments like Azure, AWS and GCP 

 

Why Deloitte?  
  

At Deloitte, we focus our energy on interesting and impactful work. We’re always learning, innovating and setting the standard; making a positive difference to our clients and our society. We put coaching at the heart of what we do, helping our people grow their careers in any direction – whether it be up, moving into something new, or even moving across the world.   

  

We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. We have a diverse collection of people from different backgrounds, with different experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. What binds us together is a shared commitment to value everyone’s perspective and to cultivate inclusion; so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong.  

   

We prioritise flexibility and choice. At Deloitte, you get trust on Day 1. We know our people get their best work done when they’re in control of where and how they work, designing their work week around their client, team and personal commitments. 

  

We help you live and work well. To support your personal and professional life, we offer a range of perks and benefits, including retail discounts, wellbeing leave, paid volunteering days, twelve flexible working options, market-leading parental leave and return to work support package.  

 
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By applying for this job, you’ll be assessed against the Deloitte Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards so that you can grow in your career, and we can provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte employee experience globally. The preferred candidate will be subject to background screening by Deloitte or by their external third-party provider.