Red Team Operator

Leidos

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On-site
Location
Springfield, VA
Salary
$131,300–$237,350 / yr
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Full-time
Posted
5 days ago
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JOB TITLE: Red Team Operator The Red Team Operator joins the cybersecurity team within the DHS Chief Information Security Officer Directorate to support the implementation of regulatory requirements and maintain a secure computing environment. In this role, you will develop and execute comprehensive red teaming exercises to simulate real-world cyberattacks against organizational infrastructure, systems, and applications. You will identify weaknesses through active exploitation, collaborate with the Blue Team to enhance security posture, and provide detailed remediation reports. Required technical skills include experience with tools such as Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, Cobalt Strike, Bloodhound, Responder, Tenable Nessus, WebInspect, Scuba, and AppDetective. Preferred competencies include proficiency in Python, PowerShell, Go, or Ruby, along with malware analysis and payload obfuscation techniques to solve complex security vulnerabilities.

Skills

Penetration Testing Red Teaming Kali Linux Metasploit Burp Suite Nmap Cobalt Strike Bloodhound Responder Tenable Nessus WebInspect Scuba AppDetective Python PowerShell Go Ruby Malware Analysis Payload Obfuscation

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute comprehensive red teaming exercises to simulate real-world cyberattacks.
  • Identify weaknesses and vulnerabilities in systems and networks through active exploitation.
  • Provide detailed reports and remediation recommendations based on red team findings.
  • Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and exploitation techniques.
  • Conduct advanced penetration testing on organizational infrastructure and applications.
  • Perform vulnerability research and exploitation to improve the organization's security posture.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 8+ years of professional experience, or Master’s degree and 6+ years of professional experience.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in penetration testing.
  • Experience with at least 3 tools including Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, Cobalt Strike, Bloodhound, Responder, Tenable Nessus, WebInspect, Scuba, or AppDetective.
  • Must hold one or more of the following certifications: GPEN, GWAPT, GISF, GXPN, OSCP, OSCE, OSWP, OSEE, CISSP, or CEH.
  • U.S. Citizenship required; must be able to obtain DHS Public Trust and EOD clearance.
  • Prior DHS IT security or audit experience (preferred).
  • Previous system administration experience (preferred).
  • Familiarity with Python, PowerShell, Go, Ruby, payload obfuscation, or Malware Analysis (preferred).

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