Distinguished Red Team Operator

Verizon

. Lead and execute full-spectrum Red Team engagements involving adversary emulation, social engineering, and EDR/control evasion .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $137,000 - $263,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in offensive security, including Adversary Emulation and Threat Simulation, while effectively communicating technical risks and providing actionable remediation guidance. Proficient in developing custom tooling and navigating complex operational environments to enhance security initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Adversary EmulationOffensive Security ExperienceExploit DevelopmentAdvanced Proficiency in C#, C/C++, Go, or JavaActive Directory and Azure AD Attacks

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Hard Skills

Adversary SimulationThreat EmulationBuffer OverflowsNetwork ProtocolsPython ScriptingBash ScriptingPowerShell AutomationEDR/NDR/XDR EvasionMITRE ATT&CK FrameworkVulnerability Analysis

Soft Skills

Technical MentorshipCommunication of Technical RisksCollaboration Across Business Areas

Tools & Technologies

DockerKubernetesAWSAzureGCPSIEMThreat HuntingSOC Triage

Certifications & Qualifications

OSEPOSEDGXPNCRTOOSCPOSWE

Industry Keywords

Cyber Threat IntelligenceEDR Control EvasionOperational Security (OPSEC)Command-and-Control ChannelsTechnical Risk Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaKubernetesLinuxMacOSPythonC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and execute full-spectrum Red Team engagements involving adversary emulation, social engineering, and EDR/control evasion
Ingest and operationalize Cyber Threat Intelligence into procedure-level emulation plans mapped to MITRE ATT&CK
Architect, develop, and maintain custom offensive tooling, scripts, and methodologies
Evaluate environments, applications, systems, and processes to discover weaknesses
Translate discovered weaknesses into actionable real-world attack strategies
Navigate complex operational environments and convert strategic goals into execution plans
Drive cross-functional security initiatives and lead significant goals affecting multiple business areas
Configure and deploy advanced attacker TTPs safely within live environments
Provide technical mentorship on offensive campaigns, vulnerability analysis, OPSEC, and professional development
Serve as subject matter expert on security vulnerability impact ratings
Communicate technical risk scenarios to technical staff, executive leadership, and legal counsel
Produce high-level documentation and presentations connecting exploitation details with executive risk management
Deliver pragmatic remediation guidance based on realistic risk assessments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience
Eight or more years of relevant work experience
Six or more years of direct offensive security experience leading Adversary Emulation, Adversary Simulation, Threat Emulation, or Threat Simulation engagements
Implementation-level familiarity with modern exploitation, including buffer overflows, heap spraying, ROP chains, and logic flaws
Deep knowledge of Windows, Linux, and macOS operating system internals
Ability to modify TTPs to evade EDR/NDR/XDR solutions and bypass AMSI and ETW
Advanced proficiency in C#, C/C++, Go, or Java for exploit development and custom tooling
Thorough understanding of network protocols and covert command-and-control channels
Expertise in Active Directory and Azure AD attacks
Understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, and GCP
Advanced industry certifications such as OSEP, OSED, GXPN, CRTO, or OSCP/OSWE
Participation in CTFs, contributions to open-source security tools, or speaking at industry conferences
Fluency in Blue Team processes and technologies, including SIEM logic, threat hunting, and SOC triage
Proficiency in Python, Bash, and PowerShell scripting and automation
A degree in a technical field
Ability to mentor junior technical testers and translate highly technical information for internal customers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance
AD&D insurance
Identity theft protection
Pet insurance
Group home and auto insurance
Matched 401(k) savings plan
Up to 8 company-paid holidays per year
Up to 6 personal days per year
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition assistance
Premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances, depending on the role
Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, increasing with additional service
Hybrid work arrangement with working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office