Advanced Red Team Operator

Advanced Red Team Operator – AERMOR

Position Type: Full‑Time

Location: Norfolk, VA

Clearance: TS/SCI Eligibility

This role is responsible for advanced planning, research, tool development, and test execution against Navy systems in lab, range, or operational environments. The operator will serve as a technical leader, guiding junior team members and developing innovative test tactics aligned with adversarial threat models.

• Conduct and lead cooperative vulnerability and adversarial assessments of systems under test, in virtual, cloud‑based, or physical environments.
• Use commercial and open‑source tools (e.g., Metasploit, Core Impact, Burp Suite, Nessus) for penetration testing activities.
• Research threat actors’ tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and incorporate findings into test plans and execution strategies.
• Mentor and direct intermediate and basic red team operators during test planning and execution.
• Verify collected test data, conduct hotwash sessions, and support post‑test reporting, including generating risk/deficiency sheets and technical findings.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders during test planning and pre‑test site visits.

• Minimum 6 years of experience in any combination of red teaming, penetration testing, or exploit development.
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) or equivalent certification required.
• Demonstrated experience leading red team operations with hands‑on keyboard testing.
• Proficiency in using and validating offensive tools such as Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Core Impact, Burp Suite, Sharp Hound/Blood Hound.
• Ability to evaluate and verify the safety of exploit code and malicious payloads.
• Strong working knowledge of multiple operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux).

• Experience developing and executing Red Team test plans for DoD environments.
• Understanding of Joint Forces Headquarters (JFHQ‑DODIN) deconfliction procedures.
• Familiarity with Navy cyber range environments and T&E protocols.

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