who will execute and deliver cybersecurity assessments and adversarial simulation exercises. The consultant will work closely with project and technical teams to uncover vulnerabilities, assess risks, and help clients strengthen their cyber resilience.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct
Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT)
across
web, mobile, API, network, wireless, RF, and cloud environments
for both
government and private sector clients
.
Perform
Source Code Review (SCR)
and
Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
to identify vulnerabilities in custom and open-source components.
Execute
Host Configuration Reviews (HCR)
to ensure compliance with hardening baselines and industry best practices.
Conduct
Adversarial Simulations
, including
Red Teaming
and
Purple Teaming
exercises, to evaluate detection, response, and defense capabilities.
Assess and communicate risk using frameworks such as
CVSS 3.1 / 4.0
and
5x5 likelihood-impact risk matrices
.
Prepare and deliver
professional, actionable reports
with clear technical findings and concise executive summaries.
Support the
sales team
in technical meetings, scoping discussions, and client presentations.
Requirements
Minimum
1 to 3 years of hands-on experience
in cybersecurity consulting, penetration testing, or related offensive security operations.
Technical Qualifications
Practical experience in
penetration testing
,
red teaming
, or
offensive security operations
.
Strong understanding of
network infrastructure, web services, mobile, source code, and cloud security vulnerabilities
and exploitation techniques.
Hands-on experience
with security tools such as
Burp Suite, Metasploit, Kali Linux, and Cobalt Strike
, with the ability to
script
when required.
Proficiency in security frameworks
such as
OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, CIS Benchmarks, OSSTMM, PTES, and CREST
.
Proficiency in risk scoring and communication methodologies
, including
CVSS 3.1
,
CVSS 4.0
, and
5x5 risk matrix
.
Certifications
Minimally possess
CREST CRT
or
OSCP
, or be in the
near pipeline of obtaining them
.
Professional Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Capable of preparing clear, structured, and professional client reports.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently or in a team.
Opportunities for Growth
Progress into senior or
lead consultant roles
, taking ownership of project delivery, mentorship of junior team members, leadership of complex client engagements, and managing client relationships.
Firmus provides consultants with opportunities to explore and develop cross-domain skills, including:
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
assessments.
Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity
engagements.
Blue Team functions
such as
Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
,
Incident Response
, and
Threat Hunting
.
We support continuous learning and professional development through training, certification sponsorships, and exposure to real-world, mission-critical cybersecurity projects.
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