Sr. Info Security Specialist (Red Team)

TL;DR

Sr. Info Security Specialist (Red Team): Planning and executing advanced offensive security operations that emulate real-world adversaries to test enterprise security controls with an accent on adversary emulation and control validation. Focus on executing multi-stage attack chains, developing custom red team tooling, and translating technical findings into actionable defensive improvements.

Location: Hybrid in Chicago, IL, USA. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Salary: $121,550–$157,300

Company

hirify.global provides the financial infrastructure that powers the global economy, delivering cutting-edge trading, clearing, and investment solutions.

What you will do

• Execute adversary emulation and red team engagements aligned with real-world threat actor techniques and objectives.
• Perform hands-on offensive operations, including initial access, persistence, privilege escalation, and lateral movement.
• Develop and maintain custom red team tooling and scripts.
• Collaborate with detection engineering and threat hunting teams to validate security controls during purple team exercises.
• Identify architectural weaknesses and detection blind spots across endpoint, identity, cloud, and SaaS environments.
• Produce clear, actionable reporting and mentor junior analysts to improve overall defensive posture.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in red teaming, penetration testing, or offensive security with demonstrated hands-on impact.
• Strong knowledge of attacker tradecraft and TTPs across modern enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience attacking and evading controls in cloud and hybrid infrastructures.
• Working understanding of EDR, SIEM, identity protection, and cloud security controls.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice to have

• Experience executing threat-intelligence-informed adversary emulation.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK for mapping activity and communicating impact.
• Experience operating in regulated or large enterprise environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and incentive compensation packages.
• 2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, including telemedicine and mental health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick, and community service days.
• Complimentary lunch, snacks, and coffee in the office.
• Paid tuition assistance and education opportunities.