Purple Team Lead/Sr Cyber Defense Analyst

Indigo IT, LLC; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Education assistance

Bonuses and recognition

Job summary

Indigo IT, LLC is seeking a Purple Team Lead/Sr Cyber Defense Analyst for the Ft. Bragg, NC area.

You will plan, coordinate, and execute advanced Purple Team operations that blend offensive testing with defensive validation to improve detection, response, and overall security posture. The role requires DoD/federal experience, active DoD Secret clearance, and familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, and common tools such as Cobalt Strike and Metasploit.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience leading penetration testing, Red Team or Purple Team operations in DoD or federal environments.
• Familiarity with offensive security methodologies, adversary emulation, and pentesting frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute Purple Team engagements combining offensive testing with real-time defensive monitoring and validation.
• Plan and conduct CDAP missions, including NAV, NDA, and PPT.
• Perform authorized network, application, and infrastructure pentesting to identify security weaknesses.

Skills

Lead penetration testing

Purple Team operations

Adversary emulation

Detection and response collaboration

Education

Active DoD Secret clearance

CISSP

CASP+ or CCNP

Tools

Cobalt Strike

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

BloodHound

Impacket

Kali Linux

Job description

Position: Purple Team Lead/Sr Cyber Defense Analyst

Location: Ft. Bragg, NC

Job Id: 547

# of Openings: 1

Pay Range: $125,000 - $155,000 per year

Founded in 2001, Indigo IT is an award winning information technology consulting and services company. We are a trusted services provider to government agencies seeking innovative Cloud, Cybersecurity, Knowledge Management, and Enterprise solutions. We know our defense, federal, and civilian customers have critical IT infrastructures that must remain reliable, available, and maximized. Indigo IT is mission focused and committed to maintaining a sense of urgency in anticipating and supporting our customers' technology goals and objectives. Our unique ability to think beyond today allows our clients to stay ahead of their IT challenges. As a Veteran-Friendly employer, we are proudly partnered with the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, and a recipient of the HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award, which recognizes our commitment to recruiting our nation's Veterans. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest growing companies in 2020 & 2021 and named as one of the 2022 Best Places to Work in Virginia, we are always looking to hire top talent in the field - come join us today!

The Purple Team Lead / Senior Penetration Tester is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing advanced Purple Team operations that integrate offensive security testing with defensive validation in support of an Army contract. This role conducts authorized adversary emulation and penetration testing to assess the effectiveness of cybersecurity controls, improve detection capabilities, and strengthen the organization's overall security posture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute Purple Team engagements that combine offensive penetration testing with real-time defensive monitoring and response validation.
• Plan and conduct Computer Defense Assistance Program (CDAP) missions, including Network Assistance Visits (NAV), Network Damage Assessments (NDA), and Persistent Penetration Testing (PPT).
• Perform authorized network, application, and infrastructure penetration testing to identify security weaknesses and validate defensive controls.
• Simulate real-world adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to assess detection, response, and recovery capabilities.
• Collaborate closely with Blue Team, Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), and incident response personnel to validate security monitoring, detection rules, and response procedures.
• Develop detailed technical findings, risk assessments, and remediation recommendations following each assessment.
• Ensure all testing activities are conducted in accordance with approved Rules of Engagement (ROE), Army regulations, and applicable DoD cybersecurity policies.
• Mentor junior cybersecurity personnel and contribute to the continuous improvement of Purple Team methodologies, tools, and operational procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7+ years experience leading penetration testing, Red Team, or Purple Team operations within DoD or federal environments.
• Strong understanding of offensive security methodologies, adversary emulation, and penetration testing frameworks.
• Experience with network, web application, Active Directory, cloud, and endpoint security assessments.
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and DoD cyber operations.
• Familiarity with common penetration testing and security assessment tools (e.g., Cobalt Strike, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, BloodHound, Impacket, Kali Linux).
• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Desired certifications: CISSP, CASP+ or CCNP

At Indigo IT, we offer an expansive benefits package for our employees, which includes: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options. In addition, we offer 401(k) with company match, Group life and disability, Flex Spending Accounts (FSA), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid holidays, and Education assistance. We also have in house training programs for employees, we reward thought leadership with bonuses and recognition for publishing, speaking, and innovative thought leadership in our industry.

Indigo IT is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. This employer uses E-Verify.