Job Description

Must be a US Citizen located in the United States to be considered**

Are you a seasoned Red Team Operator ready to build something impactful from the ground up? Our client, a trusted federal partner, is standing up a new Red Team Program to support 12 adversary emulation exercises per quarter across the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

They're looking for three senior-level operators to lead advanced threat emulation efforts, guide junior operators, and contribute to developing tradecraft, tools, and infrastructure that mimic real-world adversaries while avoiding detection.

This position will require a Public Trust Clearance. Must be a US Citizen and pass the background check prior to start.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead Red Team exercises end-to-end, from scenario planning to execution and reporting

• Emulate advanced persistent threat (APT) actors in realistic, high-stakes environments

• Produce detailed technical reports and high-level executive summaries

• Collaborate with stakeholders and internal teams to align testing objectives with organizational risk

• Develop custom tools, malware, and tactics to simulate undetected threat activity

• Provide mentorship and strategy guidance to junior Red Team members

• Improve red team methodologies, tooling, infrastructure, and operational effectiveness

What You Bring:

• 10+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience with Red Team or offensive security

• Strong background in penetration testing and offensive development

• Expertise in Python, C++, or C#

• Familiarity with Mythic, Cobalt Strike , and similar C2/malware frameworks

• Deep understanding of evasion techniques and stealth operations

• Proven experience in client-facing roles, report creation, and leading executive reviews

• Prior federal or civil government experience,  VA or similar agency preferred

• Experience with test planning, execution, and results analysis

• Strong communication skills and ability to work autonomously

Nice to Have:

• Industry certifications: CISSP, OSCP, CRTO, GPEN, GXPN, OSCE, OSWE, CEH, GCIH, GWAPT

• Malware engineering background

• Cloud Strike or similar endpoint detection experience

Why This Role?
You won't just be running tests, you'll be standing up the Red Team program itself. This is a chance to lead, shape the playbook, build tools, and operate in real-world threat scenarios with high visibility and impact.

If you're ready to take on a mission that challenges your skills and rewards your leadership, let's connect.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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