Senior Red Team Operator with Security Clearance

Senior Red Team Operator Responsibilities * Conduct red team exercises against production IT systems, facilities, and personnel. * Develop and conduct spear phishing campaigns to gain internal network access. * Conduct exploitation of external-facing assets to gain internal network access. * Conduct post-exploitation actions toward exercise objectives. * Conduct on-site physical penetration assessments at various locations to obtain access to the internal network. * Use custom code and/or commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) exploitation frameworks to bypass and penetrate network and system defenses. * Comply with unique rules of engagement (ROE) that will be provided for each exercise, along with standard operating procedures (SOP) for overall Red Team operations. * Employ red team tradecraft while conducting exercises. Qualifications * Minimum 6 years direct, hands-on technical red team experience. * Minimum 2 years technical red team leadership experience. * Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with using, modifying, and customizing penetration testing and red teaming software frameworks (e.g., Cobalt Strike, Kali) to meet operational requirements. * Minimum of 2 years of independently conducting every phase of a red team exercise without guidance or supervision. * Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience developing payloads that bypass A/V and EDR solutions. * Minimum of 2 years mentoring junior and mid-level operators on red team tradecraft. * Minimum of 2 years of experience in professionally delivering technical red team reports and briefings. Additional Qualifications * Ability to independently conduct every phase of a red team exercise without guidance or supervision. * Hands-on experience developing payloads that bypass A/V and EDR solutions for use in various phases of a red team exercise. * Ability to mentor junior and mid-level operators on red team tradecraft and Advanced Knowledge Requirements. * Experience in professionally delivering technical and executive-level red team reports and briefings. Preferred * Certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, OSEE, GXPN, and/or GPEN are preferred.

Location: Washington, District of Columbia, US

Posted Date: 11/4/2025