Red Team Operator

Sentar

$110K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in cybersecurity roles like Red Team or penetration testing
  • Expertise with offensive security tools like Cobalt Strike and Metasploit
  • Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework
  • Proficient in Windows/Linux environments and networking fundamentals
  • Required security certifications including CASP+, CISSP, and CySA+
  • DoD 8570 level III compliance is mandatory
  • Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute responsive Red Team operations across varied environments
  • Identify and exploit security vulnerabilities in networks and applications
  • Develop proof-of-concept exploits for testing defenses
  • Collaborate with teams to enhance detection and response strategies
  • Conduct after-action reviews and update policies accordingly
  • Prepare and present training materials on TTPs
  • Support maintaining Cybersecurity Service Provider accreditation.

Benefits

  • Voluntary medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life, critical illness, and long-term care insurance options
  • Group life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability
  • Generous 401(k) matching contributions
  • Rapidly improving PTO with longer tenure
  • Various leave options including maternity and military duty
  • Mental health support initiatives
  • Tuition and professional development reimbursement
  • Employee recognition and awards programs
Full Job Description
Sentar is seeking a Red Team Operator!

Role Description:
  • Plan and execute no-notice and cooperative Red Team operations across enterprise, application, and cloud environments.
  • Identify and exploit network, host, and application-level vulnerabilities.
  • Develop and refine proof-of-concept exploits and techniques to test defensive measures.
  • Produce detailed technical findings and recommendations for remediation.
  • Collaborate with defensive and engineering teams to improve detection and response.
  • Continuously evolve team TTPs, documentation, and training materials to reflect emerging adversary behaviors.
  • Participate in after-action reviews and contribute to policy and playbook updates.
  • Prepare, update, document, and present course materials that cover TTPs.
  • Provide support required to maintain the customer's Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) accreditation per the standards, including documentation and technical writing support as needed.

Considerable travel possible. Role and requirements dependent.

Clearance Level: TS/SCI eligibility

Certifications:
  • Possess and maintain a DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification: SecurityX (CASP+), CISSP, CCNP Security, CISA, GCED, GCIH, CCSP.
  • Possess and maintain a DoD 8570 CSSP Auditor certification: CySA+, CEH, CISA, GSNA, CFR, PenTest.
  • Possess and maintain one of the following certifications to meet DoD 8140 DCWF 541 Vulnerability Assessment Analyst certification requirements: CySA+, SecurityX (CASP+), CISM, CISA, CISSP, CFR, GPEN, GSNA.

Experience:
  • 5 years of relevant cybersecurity experience (e.g., Red Team, penetration testing, vulnerability research, security engineering, incident response, detection engineering, etc).
  • Familiarity with common offensive security tooling (Cobalt Strike, Metasploit, Kali Linux, Sliver, BloodHound, etc .).
  • Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and adversary-emulation methodology.
  • Understanding of Windows and Linux systems, networking fundamentals, and enterprise services (e.g., Active Directory).

Preferred Qualifications
  • AV/EDR evasion and detection-bypass techniques.
  • Custom tooling, payload or, command-and-control (C2) development
  • Software development in C, C++, or a similar language
  • Malware analysis and reverse engineering
  • Cloud platforms and services (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Physical security assessments or red-team intrusion exercises
  • Industrial control systems (ICS) and Internet of Things (IoT) environments.
  • Offensive-security certifications such as OSCP, OSEP, OSCE, CRTO. CRTL, GXPN.

Once placed in this role, candidates must pass the customer's Red Team Operations Course (RTOC) at the Red Team Certified Professional (RTCP) level. Not meeting the minimum score to achieve RTCP level during the the first attempt in the RTOC may result in immediate removal from the team.

Benefits at Sentar:

Our unique ownership model attracts top talent, giving employees the freedom to take initiative and drive meaningful improvements. In addition to cultivating a thriving and inclusive work environment, Sentar offers an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. Employee ownership is the foundation of our culture, promoting participation, teamwork, and accountability while ensuring long-term financial security and a commitment to excellence.
  • Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Health Savings or Flexible Spending Plan options
  • Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options
  • Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees
  • Generous 401(k) match
  • Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service
  • Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty
  • Mental health awareness programs
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development reimbursement
  • Recognition and Awards programs

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