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Cyber Red Team Operator

Boston, USFull-time$120k–$160k2026-11-09 → 2026-11-10

Core

Senior Cyber Red Team Operator simulating real-world adversaries through advanced red team operations, adversarial emulation, and penetration testing to strengthen the firm's ability to detect and withstand sophisticated cyber threats.

Role type

Senior IC offensive security engineer (red team)

Builds

Enterprise security posture improvements via adversary emulation and purple team exercises

Domain

Financial services cybersecurity

Required skills

Offensive security operations, Adversary emulation, Penetration testing, MITRE ATT&CK, Privilege escalation, Lateral movement, Cloud security, Identity security, Scripting (Python/PowerShell), Vulnerability assessment

Preferred skills

Financial services experience, Offensive security certifications (PNPT/OSCP/OSWE), Purple team exercises, Commercial red team platforms (Core Impact/AttackForge), Azure cloud assessments

Technologies

Python, PowerShell, Bash, Windows, Linux, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Core Impact, AttackForge

Responsibilities

Lead and execute red team engagements and adversary emulation exercises, Simulate sophisticated threat actor TTPs to validate vulnerabilities, Manage testing engagements from planning through final reporting, Mentor team members and contribute to Red Team methodologies, Collaborate with stakeholders to drive remediation, Research emerging threats and offensive security techniques

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC