DV-Cleared Red Team Operator | Offensive Security Lead

Synergize Consulting Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 98,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergize Consulting Ltd in Bristol is seeking a DV-cleared Red Team Operator or Offensive Security Consultant to join our national security projects. You will plan and deliver threat-led assessments, emulate adversaries, and develop tooling while working 3–4 days onsite at Bristol HQ with travel to local sites.

The role demands strong offensive security skills, proficiency across initial access, cloud exploitation and malware development, and experience with Python, C, C#, JavaScript, Go or

Qualifications

• DV clearance is required and non-negotiable.
• Proven experience in red team operations or adversary simulation.
• Relevant offensive security certifications.
• Strong expertise in at least one area: initial access, cloud exploitation, malware development, detection evasion, or adversary emulation.
• Scripting or development experience in Python, C, C#, JavaScript, Go or Rust.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites in the Bristol/South West region.
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, CAF or NIST frameworks.
• Certifications such as RTO/RTO2/OSCP/OSEP/OSED/OSCE or Crest CRT/CCT.

Responsibilities

• Red Team Operations: plan and deliver threat-led assessments and adversary emulation.
• Offensive Security: apply specialist skills across initial access, cloud exploitation, malware development and evasion.
• Tooling & Infrastructure: design and maintain infrastructure, cloud environments and security tools.
• Tool Development: develop or adapt offensive security tools using Python, C, C#, JavaScript, Go or Rust.
• Technical Leadership: provide direction and share knowledge to strengthen the team.
• Customer Engagement: work with customers throughout scoping, execution, reporting and debriefing.

Skills

Red Team Ops

Adversary Simulation

Penetration Testing

DV Clearance

Python

C

C#

JavaScript

Go

Rust

Job description

Synergize Consulting Ltd in Bristol is seeking a DV-cleared Red Team Operator or Offensive Security Consultant to join our national security projects. You will plan and deliver threat-led assessments, emulate adversaries, and develop tooling while working 3–4 days onsite at Bristol HQ with travel to local sites.

The role demands strong offensive security skills, proficiency across initial access, cloud exploitation and malware development, and experience with Python, C, C#, JavaScript, Go or