Principal Consultant, Red Team Operator
Core
Design, develop, and operationalize custom command-and-control tooling, payloads, and infrastructure to enable high-quality red team, purple team, and adversary emulation engagements.
Role type
Principal Consultant, Red Team Payload Engineering Specialist
Builds
Custom C2 frameworks, detection-aware payloads, loaders, and supporting infrastructure for offensive security engagements
Domain
Cybersecurity, Offensive Security, Red Teaming
Required skills
Offensive security tradecraft, C2 framework customization, OS internals (Windows/Linux), C/C#/Python/PowerShell/JavaScript, CI/CD pipelines, evasion techniques, network protocols, risk management
Preferred skills
Experience with Mythic/Cobalt Strike/Sliver, purple team collaboration, mentorship
Technologies
Mythic, Cobalt Strike, Sliver, Git, Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible
Responsibilities
Lead design and development of custom C2 payloads and tooling; Implement detection-aware tradecraft including process injection and AMSI bypass; Build and operate red team infrastructure during engagements; Develop automated tooling pipelines using CI/CD; Support engagement planning with threat-informed scenarios; Execute hands-on offensive activity when needed; Support purple team engagements by validating detection logic; Conduct R&D to improve tooling and methodology; Produce evidence-based reporting and present findings to stakeholders; Mentor junior consultants
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship