Engineer III, Red Team

Cencora; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora is seeking an Engineer III, Red Team, to lead realistic cyber attack simulations, emulating adversaries to test detection, prevention, and response across the organization. This role requires deep hands-on offensive security expertise and the ability to translate findings into actionable defensive improvements.

You will plan, execute Red Team operations, develop advanced tooling, conduct assessments, and deliver executive‑level reports with prioritized remediation, while staying current

Qualifications

• 6+ years of cybersecurity experience with at least 4 years in Red Team, advanced penetration testing, or offensive security.
• Hands-on experience across the full lifecycle of Red Team engagements and advanced penetration testing.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK for mapping adversary behavior.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute complex covert Red Team operations from initial compromise to high-value objectives, maintaining operational security throughout.
• Develop, customize, and deploy advanced offensive tooling, exploits, and implants to bypass security controls and maintain persistence within target environments.
• Conduct vulnerability research, cyber security assessments, and social engineering campaigns as part of Red Team engagement.
• Collaborate closely with Cyber Threat Intelligence to incorporate real-world adversary TTPs and create intelligence-driven attack scenarios.
• Produce high-quality, executive-level reports detailing simulation findings, observed defensive gaps, and prioritized, actionable remediation recommendations.
• Facilitate detailed Purple Team exercises by working directly with Incident Response analysts to share offensive techniques and validate detection and response capabilities in real-time.
• Present findings and strategic recommendations to technical and executive stakeholders.
• Stay current with emerging offensive technologies, adversary TTPs, and defensive countermeasures.

Skills

Red Team operations

Penetration testing

Offensive security

Scripting (Python/PowerShell)

Networking knowledge

MITRE ATT&CK

OS internals (Windows/Linux/macOS)

Tooling development

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent

Tools

Cobalt Strike

Nighthawk C2

Metasploit

Evilginx

Job description

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere.

Job Details

The Engineer III, Red Team, will serve as a senior red team operator within the global Cyber Defense organization. This role is responsible for planning, executing, and reporting realistic cyber attack simulations against the organization’s critical assets and security controls. The Engineer III will emulate the tactics, techniques, and procedures of advanced threat actors to rigorously test the effectiveness of detection, prevention, and response capabilities. This position requires deep, hands‑on expertise in offensive security, covert operations, and the ability to translate technical findings into actionable defensive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute complex covert Red Team operations from initial compromise to achieving defined high-value objectives, maintaining operational security throughout.
• Develop, customize, and deploy advanced offensive tooling, exploits, and implants to bypass security controls and maintain persistence within target environments.
• Conduct vulnerability research, cyber security assessments, and social engineering campaigns as part of Red Team engagement.
• Collaborate closely with Cyber Threat Intelligence to incorporate real-world adversary TTPs and create intelligence-driven attack scenarios.
• Produce high-quality, executive-level reports detailing simulation findings, observed defensive gaps, and prioritized, actionable remediation recommendations.
• Facilitate detailed Purple Team exercises by working directly with Incident Response analysts to share offensive techniques and validate detection and response capabilities in real-time.
• Present findings and strategic recommendations to technical and executive stakeholders.
• Stay current with emerging offensive technologies, adversary TTPs, and defensive countermeasures.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent work experience
• 6+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with at least 4 years dedicated to Red Team operations, advanced penetration testing, or offensive security research.
• Advanced knowledge and hands‑on experience in full lifecycle of Red Team engagement and advanced penetration testing methodologies.
• Expertise with common red team toolsets (e.g., Cobalt Strike, Nighthawk C2, Metasploit, Evilginx) and custom implant scripting and development.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating system internals (Windows, Linux, MacOS), cloud security, and defensive security technologies.
• Familiarity with intelligence frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK for mapping and emulating adversary behavior.
• Proven ability to bypass advanced security defenses and demonstrate impact on critical business assets.
• Hands‑on experience with at least one scripting or programming language for tooling and automation (e.g., Python, Go, PowerShell).
• Demonstrated success in executing large‑scale, enterprise‑level Red Team simulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical vulnerabilities and operational findings to a non‑technical audience.

Preferred Certifications

• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) or Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP)
• GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN), GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT), or GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN)

Bachelor's degree in cyber security, computer science, information technology, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience required. 4+ years of experience in cyber security, cyber threat intelligence, security operations, incident response, threat analysis, or equivalent required. Certified in Cybersecurity (CS) or equivalent certification preferred. Certified in Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) or equivalent certification preferred. Certified in Ethical Hacking (EH) or equivalent certification preferred.

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora

Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request‑by‑request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned.

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: AmerisourceBergen Services Corporation