Mid Red Team Tester

Valiant Solutions·Washington, District of Columbia·Posted 8d ago·via Talent.com

RegionUSA
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Job description

Job Description: - Plan and execute red team test scenarios according to approved rules of engagement, scope, objectives, and methodology

  • Conduct reconnaissance, enumeration, exploitation, privilege escalation, lateral movement, persistence, and other authorized adversarial activities
  • Develop attack scenarios and TTPs aligned with relevant threat actors and MITRE ATT&CK
  • Conduct network, web application, API, identity and access, and cloud security testing
  • Evaluate vulnerabilities and configuration weaknesses to identify attack paths missed by automated scanning
  • Develop or modify scripts, tools, payloads, and testing techniques
  • Document procedures, evidence, vulnerabilities, attack chains, risks, and remediation recommendations
  • Contribute to assessment plans and preliminary and final reports
  • Participate in purple team activities with defensive and SOC personnel
  • Validate remediation actions and perform targeted retesting
  • Provide technical guidance and peer review to less-experienced testers
  • Serve as a technical expert across multiple assessment assignments
  • Maintain knowledge of adversary techniques, vulnerabilities, exploits, and offensive security technologies

Requirements: - At least 5 years of experience in the subject area

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
  • Senior industry professional certification such as CISSP or equivalent
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
  • U.S. citizenship required to obtain the necessary clearance
  • Experience conducting penetration testing, red team assessments, or offensive security testing
  • Hands-on experience testing enterprise networks, applications, APIs, or cloud environments
  • Knowledge of exploitation techniques and attack paths across Windows and Linux environments
  • Working knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and penetration testing methodologies
  • Experience with Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, Kali Linux, Wireshark, Nessus/Tenable, BloodHound, or comparable tools
  • Scripting experience in Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar languages
  • Exposure to AWS cloud security testing
  • Additional offensive security certifications such as OSCP, PNPT, eJPT, CEH, or Security+
  • Experience translating technical testing results into findings and remediation recommendations
  • Familiarity with NIST SP 800-115

Benefits: - Choice of medical plans, including HSA and PPO options, with company contributions

  • Dental and vision coverage for employees and families
  • Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
  • Optional supplemental life, accident, and critical illness coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off increasing with years of service
  • Paid federal holidays
  • Paid certifications
  • Professional development
  • Valiant University training portal
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Wellness and fitness program
  • Referral bonuses
  • 100% remote work

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