Red Team Operator (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Red Team Operator (Cybersecurity): Performing advanced security assessments and adversary emulations to identify vulnerabilities in critical information systems with an accent on offensive security techniques and infrastructure exploitation. Focus on developing custom attack tools, managing C2 environments, and collaborating on purple teaming exercises to enhance organizational defense.

Location: Waterford, Ireland (Onsite)

Salary: €44,700 - €67,100

Company

A global financial services organization dedicated to helping clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.

What you will do

• Plan and execute Red Team assessments, attack simulations, and adversary emulations.
• Perform network, web, and mobile application penetration testing and source code reviews.
• Develop custom scripts, tools, and programs for operational use.
• Manage and improve command-and-control (C2) cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and DigitalOcean.
• Collaborate with business units to test detective capabilities through purple teaming and assumed breach exercises.
• Communicate findings and remediation guidance to diverse stakeholders through detailed reporting.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in an offensive security or penetration testing role.
• University degree in computer science, computer engineering, or computer security.
• Strong proficiency in offensive security programming languages including C, C++, ASM, C#, JavaScript, and PowerShell.
• Deep understanding of operating systems, network protocols, and application configurations.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Waterford, Ireland.

Nice to have

• Industry certifications such as OSCP, SANS, CEH, CISSP, or CPTS.
• Experience with Active Directory exploitation and EDR evasion techniques.
• Proficiency in cloud infrastructure (IaaS/SDN) and OSINT gathering.
• Participation in CTF competitions or security training platforms like Hack the Box.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to pay transparency and equitable compensation practices.
• Eligibility for a discretionary annual incentive award based on performance.
• Opportunity to work with dynamic experts in a collaborative environment.
• Focus on continuous learning and professional development in the cybersecurity landscape.