Purple Team Lead/Sr Cyber Defense Analyst

Founded in 2001, Indigo IT is an award winning information technology consulting and services company. We are a trusted services provider to government agencies seeking innovative Cloud, Cybersecurity, Knowledge Management, and Enterprise solutions. We know our defense, federal, and civilian customers have critical IT infrastructures that must remain reliable, available, and maximized. Indigo IT is mission focused and committed to maintaining a sense of urgency in anticipating and supporting our customers’ technology goals and objectives. Our unique ability to think beyond today allows our clients to stay ahead of their IT challenges. As a Veteran-Friendly employer, we are proudly partnered with the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, and a recipient of the HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award, which recognizes our commitment to recruiting our nation’s Veterans. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest growing companies in 2020 & 2021 and named as one of the 2022 Best Places to Work in Virginia, we are always looking to hire top talent in the field - come join us today!

The Purple Team Lead / Senior Penetration Tester is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing advanced Purple Team operations that integrate offensive security testing with defensive validation in support of an Army contract This role conducts authorized adversary emulation and penetration testing to assess the effectiveness of cybersecurity controls, improve detection capabilities, and strengthen the organization’s overall security posture., * Lead and execute Purple Team engagements that combine offensive penetration testing with real-time defensive monitoring and response validation.

• Plan and conduct Computer Defense Assistance Program (CDAP) missions, including Network Assistance Visits (NAV), Network Damage Assessments (NDA), and Persistent Penetration Testing (PPT).
• Perform authorized network, application, and infrastructure penetration testing to identify security weaknesses and validate defensive controls.
• Simulate real-world adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to assess detection, response, and recovery capabilities.
• Collaborate closely with Blue Team, Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), and incident response personnel to validate security monitoring, detection rules, and response procedures.
• Develop detailed technical findings, risk assessments, and remediation recommendations following each assessment.
• Ensure all testing activities are conducted in accordance with approved Rules of Engagement (ROE), Army regulations, and applicable DoD cybersecurity policies.
• Mentor junior cybersecurity personnel and contribute to the continuous improvement of Purple Team methodologies, tools, and operational procedures.

• 7+ years experience leading penetration testing, Red Team, or Purple Team operations within DoD or federal environments.
• Strong understanding of offensive security methodologies, adversary emulation, and penetration testing frameworks.
• Experience with network, web application, Active Directory, cloud, and endpoint security assessments.
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and DoD cyber operations.
• Familiarity with common penetration testing and security assessment tools (e.g., Cobalt Strike, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, BloodHound, Impacket, Kali Linux).
• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Desired certifications: CISSP, CASP+ or CCNP

paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), At Indigo IT, we offer an expansive benefits package for our employees, which includes: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options. In addition, we offer 401(k) with company match, Group life and disability, Flex Spending Accounts (FSA), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid holidays, and Education assistance. We also have in house training programs for employees, we reward thought leadership with bonuses and recognition for publishing, speaking, and innovative thought leadership in our industry.