Senior Consultant, Offensive Security

Kroll is a global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions. The company's Offensive Security professionals focus on discovering and mitigating unique security risks for clients worldwide, using cutting-edge tools and expert knowledge to find vulnerabilities in networks, systems, and software.

Role & Responsibilities

The Senior Consultant will report to a Principal Consultant in India and play a central role in Kroll's cybersecurity practice. This position combines technical leadership with client-facing responsibilities and mentorship.

• Project Leadership & Execution:

  Lead and deliver various offensive security engagements, including

  web, mobile, API, and network penetration tests

  . You'll be the technical authority for both clients and your team.

• Client Management & Scoping:

  Act as the

  technical leader

  for client engagements. This involves scoping solutions to their cybersecurity challenges and serving as a security subject matter expert. You will also solution and scope new projects, such as penetration tests and cloud security projects.

• Team Leadership & Mentorship:

  Lead the technical delivery of engagements by defining the

  execution strategy

  , delegating tasks to junior team members (Associate Consultants and Consultants), and providing them with feedback and mentorship. You will serve as a

  role model

  for their career growth.

• Strategic Initiatives:

  Contribute to the growth and evolution of the practice by executing internal strategic initiatives and thinking strategically about ways to improve the team.

Essential Traits & Prerequisites

Kroll is looking for a candidate with a strong background in offensive security and the soft skills to lead and mentor a team.

Experience:

• A minimum of

  6+ years

  in cybersecurity.
• At least

  3+ years

  specifically in penetration testing, application security, or red teaming.
• Proven ability to lead and deliver cybersecurity engagements.
• Experience working both independently and as part of a team.

Technical Expertise:

• Expert knowledge of key offensive and defensive security domains, including

  application security, cloud security, and infrastructure security

  .
• High degree of adaptability, being tool- and industry-agnostic.

Education & Soft Skills:

• A Bachelor's degree or college diploma in information security, computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• Excellent

  oral and written communication skills

  are essential.
• The willingness to be generous with your knowledge and patient with junior team members is a critical trait for this role.