Red Team Security Engineer

Motive

. Plan and execute red team operations, adversary simulations, and targeted security assessments focused on cloud environments .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $140,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in offensive security and red teaming, with a strong focus on cloud environments and the ability to communicate complex technical issues effectively. Proficient in evaluating cloud infrastructure and driving remediation efforts for security vulnerabilities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Offensive SecurityRed TeamingPenetration TestingCloud Security CertificationsMITRE ATT&CK Framework

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Hard Skills

Cloud Infrastructure EvaluationIdentity Architecture AssessmentCI/CD Pipeline SecurityContainerized Workload SecurityIAM Misconfiguration IdentificationIncident Response ProcessesLogging and MonitoringAttack Path ValidationSecurity Assessment ReportingEmerging Threat Tracking

Soft Skills

CommunicationStakeholder EngagementReport Writing

Certifications & Qualifications

OSCPOSEPGXPNGPENCloud Security Certifications

Industry Keywords

Adversary SimulationSecurity AssessmentsCloud-Native ServicesOverprivileged RolesSecrets ExposureMetadata AbuseInsecure AutomationDetection EngineeringEmerging Attacker TechniquesU.S. Export Administration Regulations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and execute red team operations, adversary simulations, and targeted security assessments focused on cloud environments
Evaluate cloud infrastructure, identity architectures, CI/CD pipelines, containerized workloads, and cloud-native services
Identify and validate attack paths involving IAM misconfigurations, overprivileged roles, secrets exposure, metadata abuse, insecure automation, and weaknesses in cloud service configurations
Assess detection and response coverage by exercising logging, alerting, monitoring, and incident response processes in partnership with blue team and detection engineering functions
Track emerging attacker techniques, cloud exploitation trends, and new abuse paths relevant to modern enterprise environments
Serve as the primary Security partner for software and engineering teams
Drive remediation efforts for identified security issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in offensive security, red teaming, penetration testing, and detection validation
Familiarity with attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures
Ability to map findings to frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK
Ability to write concise, actionable reports
Ability to communicate complex technical issues to diverse stakeholders
Relevant industry certifications such as OSCP, OSEP, GXPN, GPEN, or cloud security certifications
Applicant must be authorized to receive and access commodities and technologies controlled under U.S. Export Administration Regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Pharmacy benefits
Optical benefits
Dental care benefits
Paid time off
Sick time off
Short-term disability coverage
Long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
401(k) contribution
Restricted stock units may be included in total compensation for certain roles