Cyber Consulting - Red Team Leader

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cybersecurity is seeking a Red Team Leader to lead offensive security operations. This role involves planning and executing red team engagements, mentoring a team of ethical hackers, and collaborating with blue teams to enhance security measures. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in red teaming, knowledge of attack methodologies, and strong leadership skills. If you're ready to take on a strategic role in cybersecurity, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in red teaming or offensive security roles.
• Hands-on experience with CRM tools and managing complex solutions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute red team operations and adversary emulation.
• Deliver actionable reports and coordinate with blue teams.

Skills

Red Teaming

Penetration Testing

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Cyber Security

Offensive Security certifications

Tools

Cobalt Strike

Metasploit

BloodHound

Sliver

Empire

Job description

Job Description
Job Title: Red Team Leader
Location: London
Reports To: Cybersecurity Director
Employment Type: Perm
Salary: 75,000-105,000

Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Red Team Leader to spearhead our offensive security operations. This hands-on leadership role is ideal for an expert in adversary simulation, with deep technical capabilities and the ability to mentor and lead a team of ethical hackers. You'll drive red teaming engagements that emulate real-world threats to identify vulnerabilities and improve our defensive posture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engagement Leadership: Plan, lead, and execute complex red team operations, including adversary emulation, social engineering, physical intrusion testing, and advanced TTP simulation.
• Threat Emulation: Use threat intelligence to develop realistic attack scenarios mimicking APTs and emerging threat actors.
• Team Management: Build, coach, and lead a team of red teamers, ensuring technical excellence and continuous development.
• Collaboration with Blue Teams: Coordinate with detection and response teams to assess and improve detection capabilities (purple team exercises).
• Reporting & Debriefing: Deliver clear, actionable reports and executive briefings that detail findings, risk impact, and remediation strategies.
• Tooling & Innovation: Develop and maintain custom tooling, automation scripts, and attack infrastructure. Stay ahead of industry trends and tactics.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure engagements adhere to ethical guidelines, legal requirements, and organizational risk appetite.

Skills & Experience:

• Extensive experience in red teaming, penetration testing, or offensive security roles.
• Deep knowledge of attack methodologies, MITRE ATT&CK framework, and post-exploitation techniques.
• Hands-on experience with tools like Cobalt Strike, Sliver, Metasploit, BloodHound, Empire, and custom tooling.
• Strong understanding of Windows, Linux, cloud (AWS/Azure), and Active Directory environments.
• Skilled in bypassing modern defenses (EDR evasion, phishing, credential harvesting, lateral movement).
• Ability to write high-quality technical documentation and debrief C-suite stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Offensive Security certifications (e.g., OSCP, OSCE, OSEP, CRTO) strongly preferred.
• Additional credentials (e.g., GIAC GPEN, GXPN, Red Team Operator) are a plus.

Requirements:

• Proven work experience as a cybersecurity professional.
• Hands-on experience with CRM tools.
• Experience in managing complex solutions.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication skills with a problem-solving attitude.
• Degree level or relevant experience.

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