Senior Red Team Operator

SIXGEN; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401K with employer contribution

Professional development reimbursement

Flexible remote work policies

Flexible PTO

Job summary

SIXGEN seeks a Senior Red Team Operator in a hybrid role based in Washington, D.C. You will simulate real-world cyberattacks, conduct reconnaissance, exploitation, and post-exploitation activities, and develop tools to evade detection while reporting findings to stakeholders.

The team collaborates across blue and purple teams, you will mentor junior operators, deliver technical reports, and help strengthen security controls for government and critical infrastructure clients.

Qualifications

• US Citizen with the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• CRTO certification is required.
• Minimum 6 years of hands-on red team or government offensive ops experience, plus 2 years leading such operations.

Responsibilities

• Simulate real-world cyberattacks to assess security controls and incident response.
• Perform reconnaissance, exploitation, and post-exploitation tasks using TTPs.
• Develop and use custom tools to evade detection and maintain stealth during engagements.
• Collaborate with blue/purple teams to improve detection and response.
• Document findings and deliver clear, actionable reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Red team operations

Mentoring

Report writing

Cloud/AD environments

Education

CRTO certification

Other certifications (CRTL, OSEP, OSCE, OSEE, GXPN, GPEN) preferred

Tools

Cobalt Strike

Kali Linux

Job description

SIXGEN's mission is to deliver agile, mission-ready cybersecurity solutions that empower government and critical infrastructure organizations to stay ahead of advanced cyber threats. We combine innovation, deep expertise, and cutting-edge capabilities to uncover vulnerabilities, protect vital systems, and ensure operational superiority in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Position: Senior Red Team Operator
• Job Type: Full Time
• Location: Hybrid (onsite 1/x week) -Washington D.C.
• Clearance Requirements: None
• Travel: Up to 10%

ABOUT THE TEAM

SIXGEN supports cyber and intelligence missions by serving government and commercial organizations as they overcome global cybersecurity challenges. You'll work with our highly skilled operators conducting research and assessments based on real-world threats. You'll simulate adversaries and malicious actors and report details and actionable findings on critical assets and infrastructures. Using innovative processes, tools, and techniques, you'll predict and overcome cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Your successes will be supported by our diverse team of experienced, technical talent.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Simulate real-world cyberattacks to assess and challenge the effectiveness of security controls and incident response capabilities.
• Conduct reconnaissance, exploitation, and post-exploitation activities using adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Develop and use custom tools and methods to evade detection and maintain stealth during engagements.
• Collaborate with blue and purple teams to improve detection, response, and overall security posture.
• Document findings and deliver clear, actionable reports to technical and executive stakeholders.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• US Citizen with the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• CRTO certification.
• CRTL, OSEP, OSCE, OSEE, GXPN, and/or GPEN are preferred, but not required.
• Extensive Red Team Experience: Minimum 6 years of hands-on technical red team or government offensive cyber operations experience, plus 2 years leading such operations (non-overlapping).
• Full-Scope Operational Capability: At least 2 years of independently executing complete red team engagements, from planning through post-exploitation, without supervision.
• Advanced Tool Proficiency & Evasion Techniques: 3+ years modifying/red-teaming tools (e.g., Cobalt Strike, Kali) and 2+ years developing payloads to bypass A/V and EDR defenses.
• Experience performing engagements on cloud, hybrid, multi- and/or single-tenant active directory environments.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with Windows and *NIX-based operating systems, networking concepts, and Active Directory.
• Experience building offensive capabilities or tools to enhance red team operations with programming languages such as, but not limited to, C#, C, Python, PowerShell, Bash, terraform, ansible, etc.
• Minimum 2 years mentoring junior operators in red team tradecraft and 2 years delivering professional technical reports and executive briefings.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary Range: $100,000 - $151,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role.

Additionally, SIXGEN offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

• Employer-paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision) for you and your family
• Employer-paid short/long term disability insurance and basic life/AD&D insurance
• 401K with a 4% employer contribution
• Professional development reimbursement options available (training, certification, education, etc)
• Flexible and remote work policies for most positions
• Flexible PTO and holiday schedule

OUR COMMITMENT

SIXGEN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that all applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, ancestry, projected veteran status, or any other protected group or class.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity in our people, reflecting the communities we serve and our customer base. We strive to attract and retain a diverse talent pool and create an environment where everyone is empowered to be their authentic selves at work.