Old Posting Red Team Operator - Senior Level

SixGen, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with employer contribution

Paid time off

Professional development reimbursement

Flexible remote work policy

11 paid holidays

Job summary

SixGen, Inc. seeks a Senior Red Team Operator to join our Delivery team. This remote role includes one onsite day weekly in Washington, DC, reporting to the Program Manager.

The candidate will conduct advanced red team operations for government and commercial clients, delivering actionable findings and risk mitigations. Requirements include US citizenship or clearance eligibility, 6+ years of hands-on red team experience, leadership, payload development, and the CRTO certification within 90

Qualifications

• US citizen or eligible for clearance
• Minimum 6 years direct red team and/or government CNE/attack ops
• Minimum 2 years red team leadership experience
• Minimum 3 years hands-on with red-team tools (Cobalt Strike, Kali)
• Minimum 2 years independent red team engagement lifecycle
• Minimum 2 years payload development to bypass AV/EDR
• Minimum 2 years mentoring junior operators
• Minimum 2 years delivering red team reports and briefings
• CRTO certification required (within 90 days)
• OSCP/OSCE/OSEE/GXPN/GPEN preferred but not required
• Experience on cloud multi-/single-tenant environments

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end red team engagements and simulations
• Develop and customize testing tooling to meet operational needs
• Deliver technical reports and executive briefings
• Mentor junior operators on red team tradecraft
• Collaborate with program managers and security teams

Skills

US Citizenship

Clearance eligible

Red team operations

Leadership experience

Payload development

Independent operation

Threat modeling

Report delivery

Education

CRTO certification

OSCP/OSCE/OSEE/GXPN/GPEN (preferred)

Tools

Cobalt Strike

Kali Linux

Job description

We are seeking a Red Team Operator - Senior Level to join our growing team. This role resides in our Delivery team and reports to theProgram Manager who owns the account. This position is REMOTE with a 1 day a week onsite in Washington DC.

SIXGEN supports cyber and intelligence missions by serving government and commercial organizations as they overcome global cybersecurity challenges. Our highly skilled operators conduct research and assessments based on real-world threats. We simulate adversaries and malicious actors to report details and actionable findings on critical assets and infrastructures. Our program planners advise mission owners to bring rapid solutions to intelligence mission leaders. Using innovative processes, tools, and techniques, we predict and overcome cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Our successes are supported by our diverse team of experienced, technical talent. SIXGEN is growing our support to the mission by adding to our team. SIXGEN, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled Employer.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Must be a US Citizen or eligible to obtain a clearance
• Minimum 6 years direct, hands‑on technical red team and/or government computer network exploitation/at‑tack operations experience (which is to say direct red team operations work and not just that which is in support of red team operations).
• Minimum 2 years technical red team and/or government computer network exploitation/attack operations leadership experience (note this is distinct experience from the above and cannot overlap).
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience with using modifying and customizing penetration testing and red teaming software frameworks (Cobalt Strike, Kali, etc.) to meet operational requirements.
• Minimum 2 years of independently conducting every phase of a red team exercise on their own without guidance or supervision.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands‑on experience developing payloads that bypass A/V and EDR solutions for use in various phases of a red team exercise.
• Minimum 2 years mentoring junior and mid‑level operators on red team tradecraft and Advanced Knowledge Requirements (that they possess).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in professionally delivering technical red team reports and briefings.
• CRTO certification required (or ability to obtain within 90 days of start date)
• OSCP, OSCE, OSEE, GXPN, and/or GPEN are preferred, but not required.
• Experience performing engagements on cloud, multi‑and single‑tenant environments.

Additional Details:

• Job Location: Washington D.C. one day a week.
• Clearance Requirement: US Citizen, eligible to obtain a clearance
• Travel: Up to 10%

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employer‑paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision)
• Employer‑paid short/long term disability insurance and basic life/AD&D insurance
• 401K with a 4% employer contribution
• Professional development reimbursement options available (training, certification, education, etc)
• Flexible and remote work policies for most positions
• Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of three (3) weeks plus one (1) day per year of service up to four (4) weeks annually
• 11 paid holidays per calendar year

At SIXGEN, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The anticipated salary range for this role is $145,000-$150,000per year, depending on experience and qualifications. This range reflects our compensation philosophy, which takes into account various factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, skills, LCATs rates and position level, and market competitiveness. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for other forms of compensation to include our growth incentive program, incentives and benefits. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity in our people, reflecting the communities we serve and our customer base. We strive to attract and retain a diverse talent pool and create an environment where everyone is empowered to be their authentic selves at work.

SIXGEN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that all applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, ancestry, projected veteran status, or any other protected group or class.