Red Team Offensive Tool Developer

Position: Red Team Offensive Tool Developer *

Overview

Sim Ventions, consistently voted one Virginia's Best Places to Work, is looking for an experienced professional to join our team! As a Red Team Offensive Tool Developer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and deployment of offensive cybersecurity tools to support Red Team and penetration testing engagements. You will work collaboratively with Blue Team and Cybersecurity professionals to enhance overall cyber posture.

Position is contingent upon award of contract, anticipated in December of 2025.

Clearance

An ACTIVE Top Secret/SCI eligible clearance (IT Level I Tier 5 / Special-Sensitive Position) is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Requirements

• In-depth understanding of computer security, military system specifications, and DoD cybersecurity policies
• Strong ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in written and oral presentations
• Must possess one or more of the following DoD 8570.01-M CSSP Infrastructure Support certifications:
  • CEH
  • CySA+
  • GICSP
  • SSCP
  • CHFI
  • CFR
  • Cloud+
  • CND
• Must possess Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) certification
• Must possess one or more of the following certifications:
  • GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN)
  • Offensive Security Exploit Developer (OSED)

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and utilize offensive security tools such as Metasploit, NMAP, Kali Linux, and Cobalt Strike
• Mimic threat actor behavior using TTPs aligned with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK
• Conduct assessments across multiple operating systems including Linux, Windows, and macOS
• Perform exploit development and identify zero-day or previously unknown vulnerabilities
• Analyze, identify, and remediate gaps in offensive tools and development techniques
• Perform development with at least two scripting or programming languages (Python, C++, Java, Rust, Assembly, C#, etc.) in support of exploit development

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Five (5) years of full-time professional experience supporting Red Team/Penetration test engagements with exploit and tool development
• Five (5) years of demonstrated experience developing with at least 3 scripting or programming languages (Python, C++, Java, Assembly, C#, Rust, etc.)
• Five (5) years of demonstrated experience identifying gaps in tools and development techniques

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Computer Engineering National Security Agency Computer Network Operations Development Program (CNODP) Graduate (desired)

Compensation

Compensation at Sim Ventions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with our corporate compensation plan and contract specific requirements.

The projected annual compensation range for this position is $80,000-$140,000 (USD). This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that Sim Ventions offers.

Benefits

At Sim Ventions, we're committed to supporting the total well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs.

We offer:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive 401(k) programs
• Retirement and Financial Counselors
• Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)
• Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling
• Supplemental Benefit Program

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