Red Team Operator

Key Role:

Find possible vulnerabilities while using penetration testing tools and techniques to ensure security of computer systems, applications, servers, or networks. Apply advanced consulting skills or extensive technical expertise and full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction. Mentor and may supervise team members.

Basic Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity or Information Technology
• 5+ years of experience in red teaming, adversary emulation, or penetration testing
• Experience with security assessment and emulation tools, including Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Burp Suite, Nmap, Nessus, and Caldera
• Knowledge of threat actor behaviors and MITRE ATT&CK
• Knowledge of cyber threat intelligence and detection development workflows
• Ability to research, understand, and deploy attacker tools in a lab environment
• Ability to work independently with limited oversight as well as effectively in teams with individuals with a variety of skills and backgrounds
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in CS, IT, or Information Systems
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or CompTIA PenTest+ Certification

Additional Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in red teaming, adversary emulation, or penetration testing
• Experience working in a SOC or cyber operations environment
• Possession of excellent scripting or programming skills using Python, PowerShell, C, or C++
• Possession of excellent collaboration and written and verbal communication skills, including writing formal technical reports
• OSCP, CISSP, OSWP, GPEN, GWAP, or GPEN Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.