Senior Red Team Operator: Lead Red/Purple engagements

Booz Allen Hamilton; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an experienced offensive security professional to lead Red and Purple team engagements for diverse clients, including Fortune 100 companies.

You will conduct hands-on testing, develop technical reports, and present findings to technical staff, executives, and legal counsel. The role requires strong Windows/Linux experience, scripting, and cloud/security know-how, with U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Experience using Windows and Linux systems and troubleshooting.
• Strong scripting and programming in Python, Bash, C/C++, or PowerShell/Java.
• Experience developing exploits or shellcode to evade EDRs and AV.
• Experience with security assessment tools such as Nessus, Metasploit, Burp Suite Pro, Cobalt Strike, Mythic.
• Experience with AWS cloud environments and IAM, EC2, VPC, S3, Lambda.
• Experience with Windows AD attacks such as Kerberoasting, Password Spraying, ACL abuse.
• Ability to design and operate Red Team infrastructure and C2.
• HS diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Red and Purple team engagements across multiple scenarios.
• Develop comprehensive reports and presentations for technical and executive audiences.
• Interface with client leadership and security staff to guide engagement delivery.

Skills

Windows & Linux

Scripting (Python/Bash)

Exploit development

EDR/AV evasion

Cloud security (AWS)

AD/Kerberos attacks

Azure/M365 attacks

Red Team infra design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Cybersecurity

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Nessus

Metasploit

Burp Suite Pro

Cobalt Strike

Mythic

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an experienced offensive security professional to lead Red and Purple team engagements for diverse clients, including Fortune 100 companies.

You will conduct hands-on testing, develop technical reports, and present findings to technical staff, executives, and legal counsel. The role requires strong Windows/Linux experience, scripting, and cloud/security know-how, with U.S. citizenship.