Senior Red Team Engineer

Opus Recruitment Solutions; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A top recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Red Team Engineer for a remote position in the UK, offering a competitive salary of £70,000 - £90,000. The role involves planning and executing Red Team engagements, collaborating with security teams, and employing advanced tactics to enhance security measures. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in offensive security and a strong grasp of various technical environments. This role presents a unique opportunity to influence security for millions of customers within a leading organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Red Teaming, penetration testing, or offensive security operations.
• Deep understanding of adversary tactics, lateral movement, privilege escalation, and evasion techniques.
• Strong knowledge of Windows, Linux, and cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute full scope Red Team engagements simulating advanced persistent threats.
• Develop and refine attack methodologies aligned with MITRE ATT&CK and emerging threat intelligence.
• Collaborate with Blue Teams to validate detection and response capabilities.
• Produce detailed reports and deliver executive-level briefings on findings and recommendations.

Skills

Red Teaming

Penetration testing

Offensive security operations

Adversary tactics

Privilege escalation

Excellent communication

Job description

Senior Red Team Engineer - UK remote - £70,000 - £90,000

Join an elite internal Red Team within one of the most innovative financial services organizations in the UK. This is not your typical security role, this is about pushing boundaries, simulating real world adversaries, and uncovering vulnerabilities before anyone else can. You’ll be part of a mission critical team that operates like a stealth unit, delivering high impact engagements that shape the security posture of a global financial powerhouse.

Why This Role is Exciting

• Work on advanced adversary emulation, leveraging the latest TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures) from real world threat actors.
• Your work directly influences the security of millions of customers and the integrity of financial systems.
• Collaborate with world‑class security professionals and leverage state of the art tools and frameworks.
• Design and execute bespoke attack scenarios, from phishing campaigns to complex lateral movement strategies.
• Operate from anywhere in the UK while being part of a dynamic, forward thinking team.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute full scope Red Team engagements simulating advanced persistent threats.
• Develop and refine attack methodologies aligned with MITRE ATT&CK and emerging threat intelligence.
• Collaborate with Blue Teams to validate detection and response capabilities.
• Produce detailed reports and deliver executive-level briefings on findings and recommendations.
• Continuously research and integrate new offensive security techniques and tools.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in Red Teaming, penetration testing, or offensive security operations.
• Deep understanding of adversary tactics, lateral movement, privilege escalation, and evasion techniques.
• Strong knowledge of Windows, Linux, and cloud environments.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, and OSSTMM.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate technical findings into business impact.