Senior Red Team Specialist (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior Red Team Specialist (Cybersecurity): Executing advanced offensive security operations and adversary emulation to rigorously test enterprise security controls with an accent on endpoint, identity, cloud, and network environments. Focus on developing custom tooling, validating detection coverage through purple team exercises, and translating technical findings into actionable defensive improvements.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to Chicago, IL (four-day in-office model required)

Salary: $121,550–$157,300

Company

hirify.global is a leading provider of global market infrastructure and tradable products, powering the global economy through 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.
• Perform hands-on offensive operations including initial access, persistence, privilege escalation, and lateral movement.
• Develop and maintain custom red team tooling, scripts, and techniques.
• Collaborate with detection and threat hunting teams to validate response effectiveness during purple team exercises.
• Identify control gaps and architectural weaknesses across enterprise environments.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to security operations skills development.

Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship (no visa sponsorship available).
• 5+ years of experience in red teaming, penetration testing, or offensive security.
• Strong knowledge of attacker tradecraft and TTPs in modern enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience attacking and evading controls in endpoint, identity, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures.
• Working understanding of defensive technologies like EDR, SIEM, and identity protection.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and reporting.

Nice to have

• Experience executing threat-intelligence-informed adversary emulation.
• Strong scripting or automation skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Experience operating in regulated or large enterprise environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and incentive compensation packages.
• 2:1 401(k) match up to 8% immediately upon hire.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal, and community service days.
• On-site gym, complimentary lunch, snacks, and coffee.
• Tuition assistance and education opportunities.