ECS

Red Team Manager

ECS$165K — $195K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in cybersecurity, emphasizing offensive security operations and leadership of red team programs.
  • In-depth knowledge of offensive methodologies and adversary emulation frameworks.
  • Strong fluency in penetration testing, exploit development, and toolchain integration.
  • Proven experience in designing and managing complex security engagements in large enterprises.
  • Experience with specialized assessments like web and mobile testing, and social engineering.
  • Capability to translate technical findings into actionable security improvements for clients.
  • Expertise in operational risk management, compliance, and safety protocols related to offensive operations.
  • Exceptional communication skills for interaction with executives and technical teams.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and oversee all red team operations, ensuring mission alignment and rigorous execution.
  • Provide strategic and technical leadership to the red team without performing direct hands-on activities.
  • Advance the red team program by developing capabilities, tools, and strategic integration with other teams.
  • Manage planning, risk assessment, and approval processes for offensive engagements.
  • Ensure quality and operational excellence through established processes and continuous improvement.
  • Interface with clients to convey objectives, findings, and actionable recommendations in a business context.
  • Mentor and develop team talent, managing performance and ensuring readiness for complex simulations.
  • Maintain awareness of evolving adversary tactics to steer program advancements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborative and high-performance work environment.
  • Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies in offensive security.
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and staying at the forefront of security trends.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Red Team Manager to lead a high-performing offensive security program that delivers rigorous, intelligence-driven assessments. This role requires a seasoned operator with deep expertise in offensive tradecraft, operational planning, threat emulation, and program execution. You will oversee complex red team engagements, guide operators in the development and deployment of advanced TTPs, and work closely with Blue, Purple, and CTI teams to ensure operations accurately reflect real-world adversary behaviors. Your leadership will shape a program focused on measuring defensive effectiveness, identifying systemic gaps, and driving meaningful security improvements for our clients. If you excel at building and leading elite offensive security teams and advancing a mature, mission-aligned red team capability, ECS offers the environment to execute at the highest level. Responsibilities 34; Direct all red team operations, ensuring engagements are aligned to mission objectives, scoped correctly, and executed with disciplined tradecraft. 34; Provide strategic and technical leadership to red team operators without performing hands-on-keyboard activities; set standards, methodologies, and operational doctrine. 34; Mature the red team program through capability development, tool and infrastructure strategy, TTP evolution, and integration with CTI, Blue, and Purple teams. 34; Oversee planning, deconfliction, risk management, and operational approval workflows for all offensive engagements. 34; Ensure operational excellence through repeatable processes, quality assurance, after-action reporting, and continuous improvement cycles. 34; Serve as the primary interface with clients, articulating objectives, timelines, risks, findings, and strategic recommendations. 34; Translate technical offensive findings into clear, business-aligned insights that drive measurable defensive improvement. 34; Develop team talent pipelines, provide mentorship, manage performance, and ensure staff readiness for complex adversary simulations. 34; Govern operational compliance, safety, and legal alignment for all offensive activities. 34; Maintain situational awareness of emerging adversary behaviors and offensive security trends to guide program direction and investment. Salary Range: $165,000 - $195,000 General Description of Benefits 34; Minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on offensive security operations, adversary emulation, and leading complex red team or penetration testing programs. 34; Deep understanding of offensive security methodologies, adversary emulation frameworks, and modern attacker TTPs across the kill chain. 34; Strong technical fluency in penetration testing, red teaming, exploit development concepts, infrastructure operations, and toolchains-sufficient to lead operators but without performing hands-on execution. 34; Proven experience designing, scoping, and overseeing complex offensive security engagements in enterprise environments. 34; Experience leading specialized assessments such as web application testing, mobile testing, wireless assessments, and social engineering engagements. 34; Ability to translate offensive findings into defensible remediation guidance and measurable defensive improvement actions. 34; Strong program-building capability, including roadmap development, capability maturation, process engineering, and integration with defensive and CTI functions. 34; Expertise in operational risk management, deconfliction, safety protocols, rules of engagement, and legal/compliance constraints of offensive operations. 34; Exceptional communication and client-facing skills, with the ability to brief executives, technical teams, and stakeholders clearly and confidently. 34; Demonstrated leadership experience managing red team or offensive security personnel, including coaching, performance management, and tradecraft development. 34; Competence in evaluating and prioritizing emerging threats, offensive technologies, and adversary trends to inform program strategy. 34; Strong analytical, judgment, and decision-making capability under constrained timelines and sensitive operational conditions.

About ECS

ECS is a leading provider of digital solutions and services to the federal government. The company was founded in 2001 by Roy Kapani and has since grown to become a trusted partner to a wide range of government agencies. ECS offers a broad range of services, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. The company has been recognized for its innovative solutions and has won numerous awards, including the AWS Public Sector Partner of the Year award.
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