Equifax

Red Team Operator

Equifax • $100K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of cybersecurity experience with offensive work.
  • 1+ year coding experience in languages like C, Python, or Go.
  • Knowledge of Windows/Linux internals, Active Directory, and networking basics.
  • Familiar with the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
  • Experience using AI/LLM tools in security workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Execute real-world TTP emulations during engagements with senior operators.
  • Support multiple engagements while adhering to OPSEC and engagement rules.
  • Collaborate on Red Team command and control (C2) infrastructure.
  • Document findings in technical reports and contribute to purple team exercises.
  • Develop tools for evasion techniques and stealthy channels under senior guidance.
  • Leverage AI tools to assist in threat emulation and analysis.
  • Responsible handling of sensitive data in compliance with regulations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare packages and 401k matching.
  • Paid time off for work-life balance.
  • Professional growth opportunities through an online learning platform.
Full Job Description
As a Red Team Operator, you will join a team that emulates real-world threats using threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). Your primary goal will be to train defenders and measure how well our people, processes, and technology protect our environment. You will execute engagements alongside senior operators, support multiple engagements at once, and grow your tradecraft in areas such as tool development, EDR evasion, and cloud attack paths.

As part of the Global Security organization within Cyber Operations, you will build strong partnerships across Global Security and Technology teams to successfully execute the Red Team mission.

  • This position is based out of our Alpharetta, Georgia office.
  • We believe great things happen when teams connect. Our schedule is built around 4 days of high-impact, in-office collaboration (Monday-Thursday), paired with Friday Flexibility to wrap up your week remotely.
  • This position does not offer immigration sponsorship (current or future) including F-1 STEM OPT extension support.
  • This position is not open to third-party vendors or C2C.
  • In person interviews are required.


What you will do

  • Execute threat actor emulation engagements using real-world TTPs, and contribute to engagement planning alongside senior operators.
  • Support multiple concurrent engagements while following rules of engagement, OPSEC standards, and deconfliction processes.
  • Collaborate on building and maintaining secure Red Team command and control (C2) infrastructure.
  • Document and communicate findings in clear technical reports, and partner with Cyber Detection and Response teams in purple team exercises to develop and validate new detections.
  • Contribute to tool development, including beacon object files (BOFs), C2 extensions, EDR evasion techniques, and stealthy C2 channels, under the guidance of senior team members.
  • Apply AI tools to speed up threat emulation, CVE analysis, and malware analysis, and to support AI-augmented testing.
  • Handle sensitive data and systems responsibly, in line with the legal and regulatory requirements of a global financial data company.


What experience you need

  • 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity, including hands-on offensive work (penetration testing, red teaming, offensive security research, or CTFs and lab projects).
  • 1+ years of experience writing code in at least one language such as C, C#, Go, Python, or PowerShell.
  • Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating system internals, Active Directory, and networking fundamentals (e.g., IP, TCP, UDP, DNS, HTTP/S).
  • Working knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
  • Experience using AI/LLM tools in technical or security workflows.


What could set you apart

  • Industry certifications such as OSCP, OSEP, CRTO, CRTP, or similar.
  • Hands-on experience deploying and using C2 frameworks such as Cobalt Strike, Sliver, or Mythic, including building customizations or extensions.
  • Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Amazon Web Services (AWS), including IAM, service accounts, and automating via API calls.
  • Experience building MCP integrations or AI agents.
  • A public portfolio such as GitHub projects, blog posts, CVEs, or write-ups on complex security lab environments.
  • Experience in financial services or another regulated industry.


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We offer comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, 401k matching, paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.

Primary Location:
USA-GA-Alpharetta-JVW3

Function:
Function - Security Governance and Compliance

Schedule:
Full time

About Equifax

Equifax Inc. is a data analytics and technology company that assists organizations and individuals in making informed business and personal decisions. Headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., Equifax operates or has investments in 24 countries in North America, Central and South America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. It is a member of Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500® Index, and its common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol EFX. Equifax employs approximately 11,000 employees worldwide.
Learn more about Equifax
Size
12,700 employees
Market Cap
$23.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$520.1 million
Founded
1899
5 Year Trend
+9.4%
Revenue
$4.1 billion
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