Intelligent Waves · 20 hours ago
Intermediate Red Team Operator
Norfolk, VA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expIntelligent Waves is seeking an Intermediate Red Team Operator to support U.S. Navy acquisition and operational programs. The role involves conducting cyber Operational Test and Evaluation activities, developing test plans, executing authorized cyber testing, and producing detailed reports on findings.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conduct system and open-source research to identify mission context, architecture, attack surfaces, and threat vectors
Analyze adversary cyber actors, including TTPs and capabilities, and integrate findings into test planning
Support development and validation of technically feasible and operationally relevant test objectives
Develop and execute penetration testing and red team tactics, techniques, and procedures aligned to approved objectives
Prepare, deploy, and operate red team test assets during cyber test events
Execute vulnerability assessments, adversarial assessments, and cyber tabletop exercises
Participate in pre-test coordination activities, including planning meetings, site visits, and technical in-briefs
Present system and threat research to the red team prior to execution and maintain test libraries
Coordinate operational requirements for the acquisition and authorization of cyber tools and capabilities
Document test results, deficiencies, risks, and lessons learned in support of post-test analysis
Maintain required documentation to support DCAT authorization in accordance with DoDI 8585.01
Participate in capture-the-flag events and technical exchange forums to sustain red team proficiency
Qualification
Required
Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI
Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) or an equivalent offensive security certification
Minimum of three years of professional experience performing penetration testing, red team operations, and or exploitation development
Demonstrated proficiency with common offensive security tools, including Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Core Impact, Burp Suite, Nessus, and SharpHound
Strong ability to identify and analyze malicious program behavior using dynamic analysis techniques
Proven capability to independently plan and execute penetration testing and red team activities to successfully meet assigned test objectives
In-depth understanding of Windows and Unix/Linux system internals, host-based security products, and how configurations and protections affect exploitation and detection
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid PTO
Life and disability insurance
Technical training
Tuition bonuses
Company
Intelligent Waves
Intelligent Waves, a veteran-owned organization, delivers secure, innovative technology solutions for federal defense and intelligence missions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Marqus Hutchinson
Chief Technology Officer
Amy Wood
Chief Financial Officer
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