Remote Red Team Operator – Offensive Security Lead

Leidos Inc; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc. is seeking a Red Team Operator to lead advanced penetration testing and red team exercises for DHS CISOD. The role focuses on simulating real-world cyberattacks, identifying exploitable weaknesses, and delivering actionable remediation guidance.

The candidate will work with an offensive security team to continually elevate defense capabilities. Required are a strong background in penetration testing, tools proficiency, and relevant certifications. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 8+ years of experience or a Master’s with 6+ years of experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in penetration testing.
• Experience with at least 3 of the listed security tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute red team exercises to simulate cyberattacks against the organization’s infrastructure and applications.
• Identify weaknesses and vulnerabilities through active exploitation.
• Collaborate with Blue Team to enhance overall security posture.
• Provide detailed remediation reports based on red team findings.
• Stay current on threats and exploitation techniques to improve operations.

Skills

Penetration testing

Threat modeling

Team collaboration

Security reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Tools

Kali Linux

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

Cobalt Strike

Bloodhound

Responder

Tenable Nessus

WebInspect

Scuba

AppDetective

Job description

Leidos Inc. is seeking a Red Team Operator to lead advanced penetration testing and red team exercises for DHS CISOD. The role focuses on simulating real-world cyberattacks, identifying exploitable weaknesses, and delivering actionable remediation guidance.

The candidate will work with an offensive security team to continually elevate defense capabilities. Required are a strong background in penetration testing, tools proficiency, and relevant certifications. U.S.