Red Team Engineer

We are looking for a highly skilled and creative Red Team Security Engineer to join our cybersecurity team. This role is responsible for simulating real-world cyberattacks to identify vulnerabilities across applications, infrastructure, and processes. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in offensive security tactics, adversary emulation, and threat modeling, and will work closely with Blue Team and SOC to improve detection and response capabilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Adversary Simulation & Offensive Testing:

• Plan and execute red team operations simulating APTs and real-world attack scenarios.

• Conduct stealthy penetration tests across web, mobile, cloud, and internal systems.

• Develop custom tools and scripts to bypass security controls and emulate threat actors.

Threat Modeling & Attack Surface Analysis:

• Identify and assess attack vectors across applications and infrastructure.

• Collaborate with architecture and engineering teams to reduce exposure.

Purple Team Collaboration:

• Work closely with Blue Team to test and improve detection, alerting, and response.

• Provide detailed post-engagement reports and remediation guidance.

Tooling & Automation:

• Maintain and enhance internal red team toolkits and infrastructure.

• Leverage frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, CALDERA, and Atomic Red Team.

Security Awareness & Training:

• Support phishing simulations and social engineering campaigns.

• Educate teams on attacker mindset and tactics.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or related field.

• 3+ years of experience in application security, DevSecOps, or penetration testing.

• Strong understanding of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps, etc.).

• Hands-on experience with security tools: Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, SonarQube, Checkmarx, Fortify, etc.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container security (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Certifications such as OSCP, GWAPT, CSSLP, or CEH are a plus.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.