Red Team Tool Developer

DirectViz Solutions, LLC; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical benefits

401(k) match

PTO accrual

Professional development reimbursement

Technology certifications

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

DirectViz Solutions, LLC (DVS) is seeking a Red Team Offensive Tool Developer to advance penetration testing and offensive security initiatives. The candidate should bring strong exploit and tool development skills, programming and scripting proficiency, and a drive to close capability gaps in Red Team operations.

Required TS/SCI clearance or higher, and willingness to work on-site at Dam Neck, VA. This role emphasizes tool creation, vulnerability analysis, and collaboration on evolving attack

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of full-time professional experience supporting Red Team/Penetration Test engagements involving exploit and tool development.
• Experience developing in at least three scripting/programming languages (Python, C++, Java, Assembly, C#, Rust).
• Five (5) years of demonstrated experience identifying gaps in tools and development techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement custom tools and exploits to support Red Team operations.
• Identify, analyze, and exploit vulnerabilities in OS, networks, and applications.
• Collaborate with team to improve tools, tactics, and procedures.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Assembly

C#

Rust

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/Cyber Operations/IT

Master's degree

PhD

Associate's

High School/GED

Tools

GXPN

OSED

CEH

CySA+

GICSP

SSCP

CHFI

CND

Cloud+

Job description

DirectViz Solutions (DVS) is a dynamic and rapidly growing government contractor committed to delivering innovative IT solutions that address the mission-critical needs of our government clients. Through the expertise and dedication of our talented team, we provide cutting-edge technology services designed to achieve success and exceed expectations.

At DVS, we prioritize our employees as our greatest asset. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive medical benefits, a 401(k) match, generous PTO accrual, professional development reimbursement, corporate-funded technology certifications, and robust employee recognition and appreciation programs.

Title: Red Team Offensive Tool Developer

Salary

Clearance: TS/SCI required

On-site: VA Beach (Dam Neck)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Red Team Offensive Tool Developer with a strong background in exploit and tool development to support advanced penetration testing and offensive security operations. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cybersecurity, proven experience with programming and scripting, and a desire to identify and address capability gaps in Red Team operations. - TS/SCI Required CLEARANCE OR HIGHER REQUIRED

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement custom tools and exploits to support Red Team operations.
• Identify, analyze, and exploit vulnerabilities in various operating systems, networks, and applications.
• Collaborate with team members to improve tools, tactics, and procedures.
• Maintain awareness of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and offensive security techniques.
• Document findings and provide technical recommendations for remediation.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Cyber Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics with a Computer Science concentration, or an equivalent discipline
• PhD = 2 years experience
• Master's = 3 years experience
• Bachelor's= 5 years of experience.
• Associate's = 8 years experience
• High School/GED = 12 years experience

National Security Agency (NSA) Computer Network Operations Development Program (CNODP) Graduate

Certifications: (willing to obtain)

• CSSP Infrastructure Support (i.e. CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, CND.
• One of the following: GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN) or Offensive Security Exploit Developer (OSED).

Experience Requirements:

Must have:

• Five (5) years of full-time professional experience supporting Red Team/Penetration Test engagements involving exploit and tool development. 1
• Five (5) years of demonstrated experience developing in at least three scripting/programming languages, such as:
  • Python
  • C++
  • Java
  • Assembly
  • C#
  • Rust
  • or similar languages. 1
• Five (5) years of demonstrated experience identifying gaps in tools and development techniques. 1

Clearance Requirement:

Active TS/SCI Clearance or Higher

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a classified or high-security environment.
• Knowledge of cyber threat emulation and adversary simulation.
• Familiarity with common Red Team frameworks and tools.

If you thrive on solving complex problems and building meaningful connections, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and make an impact today!

Physical and Mental Qualifications:

• Maintain focus and awareness throughout scheduled working hours.
• Perform tasks requiring prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk, utilizing a computer, mouse, and keyboard.
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 15 pounds as needed.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong command of the English language.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Quickly learn and retain routine tasks and processes.
• Possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, business correspondence proficiency, and self-management capabilities.
• Perform the essential functions of the role satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation will be provided for employees with disabilities upon request.
• Accept and adapt to additional responsibilities or changes to assigned duties as determined by DirectViz Solutions (DVS).

DirectViz Solutions, LLC (DVS) is an equal opportunity employer who prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, , sex (including pregnancy), age, gender identity, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

DVS has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, threats, coercion, discrimination, and intimidation. Employees may file a complaint or exercise any right protected by Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, or the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998.