Purple Team Lead/Sr Vulnerability Assessment Analyst

Sentar; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision

Voluntary Life Insurance

Group Term Life

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Holiday & leave programs

Job summary

Sentar is seeking a Purple Team Lead / Senior Vulnerability Assessment Analyst to lead offensive and defensive operations for an Army contract at FT Bragg, NC. This role emphasizes adversary emulation, penetration testing, and validation of security controls to strengthen overall security posture.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in DoD/federal environments, a Secret clearance, and familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, and tools such as Cobalt Strike, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, and Kali

Qualifications

• 7+ years leading penetration testing, Red Team, or Purple Team ops in DoD/federal environments.
• Strong understanding of offensive security methodologies and adversary emulation.
• Experience with network, web app, AD, cloud, and endpoint assessments.
• Familiar with MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, and DoD cyber operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Purple Team engagements combining offensive testing with real-time defensive validation.
• Plan and conduct NAV, NDA, PPT missions under ROE and Army policies.
• Perform authorized network, app, and infra pen testing to identify weaknesses.
• Collaborate with Blue Team, CTI, and IR to validate detection and response.
• Develop detailed findings, risk assessments, and remediation recommendations.
• Mentor junior staff and advance Purple Team tools and methods.

Skills

Purple Team Leadership

Offensive Security

Adversary Emulation

Penetration Testing

DoD/Federal Security

Defense Validation

Team Mentoring

ROE Compliance

Blue Team Collaboration

Tools

Cobalt Strike

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

BloodHound

Impacket

Kali Linux

Job description

Purple Team Lead/Sr Vulnerability Assessment Analyst

Sentar is proud to be an employee-owned company, fostering a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and innovation. Sentar is dedicated to developing the critical talent that the connected world demands to create solutions to address the convergence of cybersecurity, intelligence, analytics, and systems engineering. We invite you to join the team where you can build, innovate, and secure your career.

Sentar is seeking a Purple Team Lead/Sr Vulnerability Assessment Analyst in FT Bragg, NC!

**This position ia preaward**

Role Description

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.

Qualifications

Clearance Level: Secret

Education: N/A

Certifications

• Desired certifications: CISSP, CASP+ or CCNP

Experience

• 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).

Benefits at Sentar

Our unique employee ownership model attracts top talent, giving employees the freedom to take initiative and drive meaningful improvements. In addition to cultivating a thriving and inclusive work environment, Sentar offers an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. Employee ownership is the foundation of our culture, promoting participation, teamwork, and accountability while ensuring long-term financial security and a commitment to excellence.

• Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Flexible Spending Plan options
• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options
• Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees
• Generous 401(k) match
• Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service
• Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty

Sentar is an Affluent Action and Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities

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