Red Team Operations Lead

Key Role:

Operate as a Red Team Operations Lead conducting advanced adversary emulation operations against real-world targets in varying environments and active network defenders. Lead a small team through the design, development, and decision-making in the execution of red team operations. Ensure that operations complete objectives within the designated timeline and status is communicated to leadership on a regular basis and develop comprehensive and accurate reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences. Ensure the post operations technical report and support activities are completed within the required timeline. Develop scenarios and artifacts that mimic real-world adversary groups for simulated testing. Improve team tradecraft, techniques, tactics, procedures, infrastructure, and tooling. Provide support and mentorship to other Red Team operators. 

Basic Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience with cybersecurity
• 5+ years of experience with Red Teaming, Purple Teaming, Penetration Testing, or tool development
• Experience with hands-on keyboard during multiple Red Team engagements, and planning and leading Red Team engagements
• Experience with common Penetration testing and Red Team Tools, including Mythic Cobalt Strike, Sliver, Brute Ratel, or Nighthawk
• Experience with Command-and-Control channel frameworks, offensive infrastructure deployment, Cloud technologies, reverse engineering malware, data obfuscation or encryption, Active Directory, and authentication-type technologies
• Experience with OPSEC-focused infrastructure implementation, including Docker, Redirectors, or Mail Servers, and exploit development in Windows and Linux environments
• Knowledge of Red Teaming Methodology, including Recon, Exploitation, Persistence, Lateral Movement, Post Exploitation, and Exfiltration
• Ability to explain the tools and techniques to be used during each phase and their purpose with OPSEC considerations
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
• Bachelor's degree in CS, IT, or Engineering

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with wireless and Radio Frequency technologies, including Bluetooth or 802.11
• Experience with scripting and editing existing code and programming, C#, C++, Python, or GO
• Experience with Rapid Development of offensive-focused tooling and tradecraft
• Experience with phishing and other social engineering tactics
• Experience with assembly languages, including x86 or reverse engineering
• CISSP, CEH, OSCP, CRTO, GPEN, GXPN, OSCE, OSWE, GCIH, or GWAPT certification

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

Compensation

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $84,600.00 to $193,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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Work Model
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