SIXGEN · 1 week ago
Red Team Operator
Washington DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $120K/yr
4+ years expSIXGEN is dedicated to providing innovative cybersecurity solutions to government and critical infrastructure organizations. They are seeking a Red Team Operator who will simulate cyberattacks, conduct reconnaissance, and collaborate with teams to enhance security measures.
CommercialCyber SecurityInformation TechnologySoftwareTraining
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Simulate real-world cyberattacks to assess and challenge the effectiveness of security controls and incident response capabilities
Conduct reconnaissance, exploitation, and post-exploitation activities using adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
Develop and use custom tools and methods to evade detection and maintain stealth during engagements
Collaborate with blue and purple teams to improve detection, response, and overall security posture
Document findings and deliver clear, actionable reports to technical and executive stakeholders
Qualification
Required
US Citizen with the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
CRTO certification (or ability to earn within 3 months of hire)
OSCP and/or GPEN certifications
Technical experience (4+ years each):
Hands on red team operations or government computer network exploitation/tactical operations
Using penetration testing and red teaming frameworks (e.g., Cobalt Strike, Kali) in production environments
Working with network technologies and protocols (OSI model, routing, network building/troubleshooting)
Applying and investigating 'living off the land' tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
Scripting and programming (e.g., Bash, C#, Ruby, Perl, Python, PHP)
Social engineering and physical security penetration testing
Writing clear, detailed cybersecurity assessment reports
Ability to secure, configure, deploy, and troubleshoot major operating systems (Windows, Linux/Unimax, macOS)
Preferred
Public Trust clearance preferred
Benefits
Employer-paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision) for you and your family
Employer-paid short/long term disability insurance and basic life/AD&D insurance
401K with a 4% employer contribution
Professional development reimbursement options available (training, certification, education, etc)
Flexible and remote work policies for most positions
Flexible PTO and holiday schedule
Company
SIXGEN
SIXGEN provides cybersecurity services and products protecting critical assets and infrastructure from global adversaries.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.5M2023-11-15Acquired
2019-01-01Series Unknown
2017-09-27Seed· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Jack Wilmer
Chief Executive Officer
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