Intelligent Waves · 19 hours ago
Advanced Red Team Operator
US-VA-Norfolk
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expIntelligent Waves is seeking an Advanced Red Team Operator to support complex U.S. Navy acquisition and operational programs. This role involves leading cyber Operational Test and Evaluation activities, overseeing test events, and producing technical reports while ensuring mission assurance and operational security.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and enforce red team SOPs, test documentation, and reference materials to sustain DCAT authorization in accordance with DoDI 8585.01
Lead cyber test planning activities including mission analysis, attack surface identification, threat modeling, and validation of test objectives for feasibility and operational realism
Coordinate deconfliction, approvals, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring compliance with Joint Forces Headquarters DODIN procedures and external organization reporting requirements
Conduct in-depth research on adversary cyber actors, including TTPs, organizational structures, capabilities, personas, and operational environments, integrating findings into survivability and threat-informed testing
Lead open-source intelligence analysis and system documentation review to assess mission context, architectures, interfaces, critical components, and threat vectors
Collaborate with development organizations to design, build, and deploy custom tools, techniques, and access methodologies to support advanced red team objectives
Lead red team test preparation, including site coordination visits, in-briefs, test plan reviews, and development of technical reference libraries and research briefings
Execute advanced cyber test events including Cooperative Vulnerability Penetration Assessments, Adversarial Assessments, and Cyber Tabletop Exercises across operational, developmental, and risk reduction environments
Independently conduct and oversee exploitation activities using approved tools and tradecraft while providing technical direction and mentorship to basic and intermediate red team operators
Apply advanced ethical hacking techniques to exploit vulnerabilities and misconfigurations across operating systems, protocols, and security services to achieve test objectives
Verify, analyze, and validate collected test data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and operational relevance
Lead post-test analysis, reporting, and documentation efforts including deficiency and risk artifacts, lessons learned, and iterative improvements to red team methodologies and capabilities
Qualification
Required
Active TS/SCI clearance
Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) or an equivalent advanced offensive security certification
Minimum of 6 years of professional experience performing a combination of penetration testing, red teaming, and/or exploit development
Minimum of 6 years of experience leading red team operators, directing penetration testing and red team activities to successfully accomplish assigned test objectives
Demonstrated proficiency with common offensive security tools, including Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Core Impact, Burp Suite, Nessus, and SharpHound
Strong ability to identify and analyze malicious program behavior using dynamic analysis techniques
Proven capability to independently plan and execute penetration testing and red team activities to meet assigned test objectives
In-depth understanding of Windows and Unix/Linux system internals, host-based security products, and how system configurations and protections impact exploitation and detection
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid PTO
Life and disability insurance
Technical training
Tuition bonuses
Company
Intelligent Waves
Intelligent Waves, a veteran-owned organization, delivers secure, innovative technology solutions for federal defense and intelligence missions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Marqus Hutchinson
Chief Technology Officer
Amy Wood
Chief Financial Officer
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