Maximus

Offensive Cyber Operations Specialist - Red Team

Maximus$120K — $160K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
  • 10+ years of professional experience in offensive cyber operations or red team roles.
  • DoD 8140 certifications (OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, or GWAPT) needed.
  • Hands-on expertise with tools like Metasploit, Burp Suite, and Kali Linux.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct penetration testing and red team operations on defense systems.
  • Simulate real-world adversarial tactics to assess security controls.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive attack plans.
  • Document discovered vulnerabilities and provide remediation insights.
  • Support authorized offensive cyber activities to enhance system resilience.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package for full-time employees.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and certification.
  • Work in a dynamic, mission-critical environment.
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies in cybersecurity.
Full Job Description
Description & Requirements

This position supports authorized offensive cyber activities designed to test, evaluate, and strengthen the resilience of defense systems operating in highly contested environments.

This role is onsite, five days a week, and requires a TS/SCI security clearance.

This position is contingent upon award.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS059, T5, Band 8

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Conduct authorized penetration testing and red team operations against systems and networks.

- Simulate real-world adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to evaluate security controls.

- Develop and execute attack plans and exploitation chains.

- Document vulnerabilities and support remediation recommendations.

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

- Active Top Secret / SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance.

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related technical field.

- 10+ years of professional offensive cyber operations and/or red team experience.

- Required DoD 8140 certifications for DCWF 121: OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, GWAPT (one or more required).

- Hands-on experience with Metasploit, Burp Suite, Kali Linux + MITRE ATT&CK framework.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

- Exploit development experience using Python, C, or assembly.

- Experience conducting red team operations in DoW cyber environments.

- Advanced familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework.

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Minimum Requirements

TCS059, T5, Band 8

Minimum Salary

$

120,000.00

Maximum Salary

$

160,000.00

About Maximus

MAXIMUS, Inc. is an American, outsourcing company that provides business process services to government health and human services agencies in the United States, Australia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. MAXIMUS focuses on administering government-sponsored programs, such as Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), health care reform, welfare-to-work, Medicare, child support enforcement, and other government programs. The company is based in Reston, Virginia, has 13,000 employees and a reported annual revenue of $3.8 billion in fiscal year 2020.
Learn more about Maximus
Size
35,800 employees
Market Cap
$4.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$219.8 million
Founded
1975
5 Year Trend
+13.6%
Revenue
$3.5 billion
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