Sr. Security Analyst

As a seasoned professional in the field of cybersecurity, you will be responsible for leading and managing large, complex penetration testing and security testing engagements from start to finish. Your role will involve serving as the primary technical and engagement lead for key client accounts, ensuring timely delivery, maintaining quality assurance, and facilitating stakeholder communication throughout project lifecycles. Furthermore, you will play a crucial role in providing mentorship and guidance to junior and mid-level consultants. In terms of technical execution, you will be expected to perform and review a wide range of security assessments including web, mobile, API, network, cloud, and configuration security assessments. It is essential to uphold technical excellence across multiple service lines by staying abreast of the latest vulnerabilities, tools, and attack techniques. Additionally, you will be involved in conducting business logic reviews, threat modeling, and red teaming exercises as necessary. Client engagement is a key aspect of this role, where you will act as a trusted advisor to clients by offering strategic security recommendations and actionable insights. This may involve participating in onsite visits, workshops, and executive-level presentations, as well as handling sensitive engagements with professionalism and discretion. Your support in presales activities will be invaluable, as you contribute to RFP responses, proposal writing, and technical solutioning. You will also be expected to participate in client sales meetings and scoping discussions, providing accurate effort estimations and assisting in defining delivery models. In terms of practice development, your input will be essential in refining security testing services and methodologies. You will be instrumental in driving internal initiatives aimed at enhancing quality, efficiency, and innovation in service delivery. Additionally, creating technical content, whitepapers, or knowledge base articles to support team growth will be part of your responsibilities. To excel in this role, you should possess a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in penetration testing or offensive security, with a proven track record of leading complex security assessments for large clients. Expertise in a variety of areas such as Web, Mobile, Network, API, Cloud, Configuration Reviews, and Red Teaming is required. Familiarity with security standards like OWASP, PTES, NIST, and MITRE ATT&CK is highly desirable. Strong communication and client-facing skills are essential, as well as experience in supporting presales efforts, including proposals, SOWs, and client discussions. Possessing certifications such as OSCP, OSWA, CRTO, CREST CRT/CCT, or similar will be advantageous. Key competencies for success in this role include accountability, effective oral and written communication, strong analytical skills, passion for cybersecurity, and adaptability to evolving security landscapes.,