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Junior Red Team Operator
Cyber Defense TechnologiesUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Sept 2025
About the role
Overview: CDT is looking for a Red Team Operator to support a government customer onsite in Chantilly, VA. Candidates with OSCP certification are highly recommended to apply.
Clearance: An active Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph is required. Candidates who do not meet these requirements will not be considered.
Responsibilities:
At CDT, we offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment where your expertise in red teaming will help shape the future of cybersecurity and engineering solutions.
Compensation and Benefits:
Clearance: An active Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph is required. Candidates who do not meet these requirements will not be considered.
Responsibilities:
- Perform full scope of Red Team testing: including network penetration, web application testing, threat analysis, wireless network assessments, social-engineering testing, and antivirus / EDR evasion techniques.
- Configure and safely utilize adversary emulation tools, tactics, and procedures to test internal networks, externally accessible assets, physical controls, and Cloud environments using MITRE ATT&CK methodology.
- Utilize knowledge of operating systems, networking protocols, firewalls, databases, firmware, middle ware, applications, forensic analysis, scripting, and programming to perform adversarial based security engagements.
- Develop scripts, tools, or methodologies to enhance the Red Team processes.
- Develop comprehensive and accurate reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences.
- Effectively communicate findings and strategy to client stakeholders including technical staff, executive leadership, and legal counsel.
- Provide risk-appropriate recommendations to correct vulnerabilities discovered.
- High School Diploma/GED, Associates Degree and 5 years of relevant work experience.
- Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of relevant work experience.
- Experience in penetration testing and/or red teaming.
- Knowledge of tools used for offensive security testing such as Kali Linux, Cobalt Strike, NMAP, Wireshark, Metasploit, Burp suite, Bloodhound, PowerShell Empire, Sqlmap, etc.
- Experience in shell scripting or automation of simple tasks using Perl, Python, or Ruby.
- Experience developing, extending, or modifying exploits, shellcode, or exploitation tools.
- Working knowledge of exfiltration and lateral movement techniques.
- Working knowledge of OSINT collection/ reconnaissance techniques for target selection.
- Strong attention to detail with analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly translate highly technical information to senior leadership in a way that supports mission goals.
- Hands-on experience as a Red Team Operator within the Intelligence Community (IC).
- Hands-on experience modifying and customizing Red Team tools to meet operational requirements.
- Experience with physical and/or social-engineering engagements.
- Programming skills with languages such as C, C++, C# .NET, Python, etc.
- Experience integrating solutions into cloud and virtual environments including AWS and VMware.
- Thorough understanding of network protocols, data on the wire, and covert channels.
- Mastery of Unix/Linux/Mac/Windows operating systems, including bash and PowerShell.
- Industry certifications: OSCP/OSCE, OSWE, GPEN, GCIH, GWAPT, or GXPN.
At CDT, we offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment where your expertise in red teaming will help shape the future of cybersecurity and engineering solutions.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
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