Sr. Purple Team Operator

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Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and that’s more than some cliché people put on job postings. We live this stuff! We see our people as, well, people - with interests, families, friends, dreams, and causes that are all important to them. Our focus is on the health and safety of our teammates as well as work‑life balance and diversity and inclusion.

From generous benefits to a variety of employee resource groups, we strive to build paths that encourage employees to stretch themselves professionally. We want to help you grow, develop, and learn new things. You’re constantly evolving, so shouldn’t your opportunities be, too?

At Ally, you get a startup feel, but experience the benefits of a company that has worked out the kinks and is fulfilling its purpose. We are always evolving and see that as a good thing. From owning our work to seeing its impact in the real world, our team is relentless in finding new ways technology can help make experiences better and help people.

We are problem solvers, we value diverse thinking, we support one another, and we challenge ourselves to think bigger in the journey to deliver customer‑obsessed tech solutions. To read more about what our tech team does, be sure to visit our tech blog h

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Sr. Purple Team Operator to join the red team in our Cyber Defense, Resiliency, & Regulatory Response organization. As a Sr. Purple Team Operator, you will proactively and methodically develop and conduct adversary emulations. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams, including cybersecurity analysts, engineers, and stakeholders, to enhance the organization’s threat prevention and detection capabilities.

• Continuously research new threats and TTPs.
• Develop and conduct emulations based on your research.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to validate control efficacy and implement remediations.
  • Develop and maintain a MITRE Navigator heatmap.
• Produce professional grade reports based on the emulations and operations you perform.
• Perform penetration tests and other offensive security work when required.

At this time, Ally will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position

Minimum Qualifications: 3+ years of relevant experience. Bachelor's Degree in relevant field(s) of study or equivalent.

• 2+ years of experience in offensive security.
• Understanding of adversary emulations and chaining complex TTPs.
• Experience working with the MITRE ATT&CK Navigator, breach and attack simulation tools, and adversary tools such as Cobalt Strike, OST, Evilginx, etc.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience attacking Windows, Linux, and MacOS environments.
• Experience performing covert adversary simulations.
• Experience automating emulation efforts.

• Experience with cloud environments (AWS or MS Azure).
• Certifications or ability to obtain within a year: OSCP, OSTH, OSEP, CRTO, CRTL, CPTS, CAPE.

• Time Away: competitive holiday and flexible paid‑time‑off, including time off for volunteering and voting.
• Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an industry‑leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan and 529 educational assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, and other financial well‑being programs.
• Supporting your Health & Well‑being: flexible health and insurance options including dental and vision, pre‑tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions and a total well‑being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.
• Building a Family: adoption, surrogacy, and fertility support as well as parental and caregiver leave, back‑up child and adult/elder day care program and childcare discounts.
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