Red Team Consultant

Role: Red Team Consultant Location: Remote- some travel to client sites. Some occasional office attendance required for meetings or training Thanks for checking out our job opening; we are excited that YOU are interested in learning more about NCC Group. We are on a mission to make society a safer and more secure place. Our people are the ones who make that possible; a global community of talented individuals working together towards a safer future. We aim to create an environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We work together, we are brilliantly creative, we embrace difference and we want you to join in our mission, to make the world safer and more secure. Take a look at our website here to learn more about why we’re one of the leading global Cyber Security and Risk Mitigation business https://www.nccgroup.com/uk/ The Opportunity: The successful candidate will be involved in each aspect of the attack chain from social engineering and initial access, evading best-in-class EDR products, through lateral movement and achieving objectives set by the client. Operational Security and safety of target environments is of paramount importance, the successful candidate will have extensive experience of managing operational risk and communicating with client stakeholders on the risks and mitigations for all Red Team activity. Additionally, the successful candidate will be well versed in capability development and the creation of tools to automate activity or exploit weaknesses identified in the environment. Finally, the successful candidate will have a high-standard of written English for reports and presentations, as well as the ability to brief both technical and C-Level audiences on their activities and findings. Key Accountabilities: Simulate Adversarial Attacks : Design, plan, and execute realistic cyber-attack scenarios to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses within our target organization's infrastructure, applications, and processes. We operate against high-maturity clients across a number of internationally recognised regulatory frameworks. Report and Advise: Clearly convey findings, vulnerabilities, and potential risks to stakeholders, offering actionable technical recommendations, procedural and defensive improvements. The ability to write attack narratives to enable non-technical readers to understand the actions performed. Engage and Collaborate: Ability to work as part of a team on large engagements and individually for smaller ones. Forging strong relationships with colleagues, client contacts and C-Level teams, security departments, and other stakeholders to drive maximum value. Continuous Learning : Keep abreast of the latest adversarial techniques, tools, and trends in Red Teaming and more general global cybersecurity. Sharing knowledge from successful techniques as well as evaluating and introducing new methodologies where appropriate. Mentoring and Training : Act as a resource for junior team members and other departments, imparting knowledge on current threat vectors and best practices for defence. Skills and Experience Must have: Demonstrable experience in advanced red teaming (ideally 3 + years) Comprehensive understanding the majority of the following domains: Cloud platforms and their security mechanisms : Microsoft Active Directory, Office 365 Security, EDR/EPP Bypasses, Email Gateways and Filters, Web Gateways and Proxies, MacOS, Client Environments Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, tailored to a diverse audience. Proactive, team-oriented, and adept at problem-solving Familiarity with the UK's cybersecurity regulations, standards and best practices. Desirable: Demonstrable experience in regulatory schemes globally (CBEST/TIBER/CORIE/AASE/iCAST/FEER) CREST CCT-INF or CREST CCSAS or CREST CCSAM At NCC, we put clients first, working together as one team to exceed expectations and add value. We empower each other, take responsibility, communicate openly, and embrace new ideas. With a proactive approach and a commitment to continuous learning, we adapt to change, solve problems, and keep customers at the heart of everything we do. What we can offer you: Flexible Working: Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave Learning & Development: We are committed to your personal development and progression with our comprehensive learning and development programs Special Time Off: Take time off for those big moments in life, like getting married/entering into a civil partnership, becoming a grandparent, and welcoming home a new pet Family Planning: Benefit from our generous maternity and paternity leave, and time off and support for those undergoing fertility treatments Financial & Investment Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our Pension, Life Assurance, and Share Save Scheme Community & Volunteering Programmes: Make a difference in your community with our volunteering opportunities Green Car Scheme: Drive green and save money with our eco-friendly car scheme Cycle Scheme: Stay fit and healthy with our cycle-to-work scheme ?? Employee Referral Program: Help us find great talent and get rewarded for it! Lifestyle & Wellness via Perkbox: Access discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets, shopping, and more to support your well-being ...and more! So, what’s next? If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, then we would love to hear from you! Click on apply to this job to send us your CV and the relevant member of our global talent team will be in touch with you. Alternatively send your details to [email protected] . About your application We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. If you don’t hear back from us within 10 days, please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles. If you do not want us to retain your details, please email [email protected]. All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Policy (candidate-privacy-notice-261023.pdf (nccgroupplc.com)). We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage. Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process. This role being advertised will be subject to BS7858 screening as a mandatory requirement.