Red Team Operator – Tool Development

State Farm; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 104,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Red Team Operator, specializing in malware development and red team operations. You'll conduct comprehensive engagements, develop tools, and collaborate with teams to enhance security measures, ensuring a proactive approach to safeguarding the organization.

Benefits

401k Plan

Health Insurance

Dental/Vision Plans

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 6+ years in technical and information security roles.
• 3+ years in malware development and red team tooling.
• Experience in creating custom beacon object files.

Responsibilities

• Conduct red team engagements targeting associates and technologies.
• Develop custom tools and scripts for mission objectives.
• Produce reports outlining vulnerabilities and risks.

Skills

Malware Development

Red Team Operations

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

C

C++

Job description

Overview

Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. Come join a #1 team and do some good!

Responsibilities

State Farm is committed to safeguarding our organization through innovative and proactive security measures. We are seeking a highly skilled Red Team Operator join our super awesome Information Security Red Team. Our ideal candidate will specialize in malware development and red team operations to enhance our capabilities and support our team's mission.

Primary Responsibilities:

As a Red Team Operator, you will:

• Conduct comprehensive red team engagements targeting State Farm associates, processes, and technologies.
• Develop custom tools and scripts to fulfill red team mission objectives.
• Produce detailed reports outlining vulnerabilities, risks, and recommended mitigation strategies for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with purple team initiatives to strengthen our overall security posture.
• Stay current with emerging security trends, tools, and methodologies.

Qualifications

We Are Seeking Candidates With:

• At least six (6) years of experience in technical and information security roles, including:
• A minimum of three (3) years in malware development and red team tooling development.
• At least three (3) years in related technical roles (e.g., penetration testing, security engineering, system administration, SOC).
• Experience in creating custom beacon object files and position-independent coding.
• Knowledge of CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and automation technologies.
• Demonstrated experience developing custom red team tools using low-level programming languages, primarily C and/or C++.
• Demonstrated experience in leading red team operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with a command & control (C2) framework and its deployment.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple time zones.

SPONSORSHIP: Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity.

HUB LOCATIONS: Dunwoody, GA; Richardson, TX; Tempe, AZ; or Bloomington, IL

REMOTE: Qualified candidates (outside of hub locations listed below) may be considered for remote work arrangements based on where a candidate currently resides or is currently located.

For Los Angeles candidates:Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.

For San Francisco candidates:Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

For Colorado candidates:

Competitive Benefits, including:

• 401k Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental/Vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Annual Merit Increases
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Initiatives
• For more details visit ourbenefits summarypage

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Our Benefits

Because work-life balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week!

• Potential starting salary range: $104,000 - $140,000.
• Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience
• High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience
• Potential yearly incentive pay up to 18% of base salary

At State Farm, we offer more than just a paycheck. Check out our suite of benefits designed to give you the flexibility you need to take care of you and your family!

• Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
• Stay Well! Focus on you and your family’s health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!
• Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
• Take a Little “You” Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
• Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
• Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.

Visit our State Farm Careers page for more information on our benefits , locations , and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team!

We Are Seeking Candidates With:

• At least six (6) years of experience in technical and information security roles, including:
• A minimum of three (3) years in malware development and red team tooling development.
• At least three (3) years in related technical roles (e.g., penetration testing, security engineering, system administration, SOC).
• Experience in creating custom beacon object files and position-independent coding.
• Knowledge of CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and automation technologies.
• Demonstrated experience developing custom red team tools using low-level programming languages, primarily C and/or C++.
• Demonstrated experience in leading red team operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with a command & control (C2) framework and its deployment.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple time zones.

SPONSORSHIP: Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity.

HUB LOCATIONS: Dunwoody, GA; Richardson, TX; Tempe, AZ; or Bloomington, IL

REMOTE: Qualified candidates (outside of hub locations listed below) may be considered for remote work arrangements based on where a candidate currently resides or is currently located.

For Los Angeles candidates:Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.

For San Francisco candidates:Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

For Colorado candidates:

Competitive Benefits, including:

• 401k Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental/Vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Annual Merit Increases
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Initiatives
• For more details visit ourbenefits summarypage

#LI-Remote

SFARM

State Farm is committed to safeguarding our organization through innovative and proactive security measures. We are seeking a highly skilled Red Team Operator join our super awesome Information Security Red Team. Our ideal candidate will specialize in malware development and red team operations to enhance our capabilities and support our team's mission.

Primary Responsibilities:

As a Red Team Operator, you will:

• Conduct comprehensive red team engagements targeting State Farm associates, processes, and technologies.
• Develop custom tools and scripts to fulfill red team mission objectives.
• Produce detailed reports outlining vulnerabilities, risks, and recommended mitigation strategies for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with purple team initiatives to strengthen our overall security posture.
• Stay current with emerging security trends, tools, and methodologies.