Red Team Tool Developer

DirectViz, LLC
Virginia Beach, VA, United States
5 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Software System Penetration Testing C Sharp (Programming Language) C++ (Programming Language) Cyber Security Information Systems Computer Programming Computer Engineering Python (Programming Language) Red Team (Cyber Security) Software Engineering Computer Network Operations
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Cyber Threat Analysis Information Technology Cyber Warfare Programming Languages

Job description

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Red Team Offensive Tool Developer with a strong background in exploit and tool development to support advanced penetration testing and offensive security operations. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cybersecurity, proven experience with programming and scripting, and a desire to identify and address capability gaps in Red Team operations. - TS/SCI Required CLEARANCE OR HIGHER REQUIRED, * Design, develop, and implement custom tools and exploits to support Red Team operations.

  • Identify, analyze, and exploit vulnerabilities in various operating systems, networks, and applications.
  • Collaborate with team members to improve tools, tactics, and procedures.
  • Maintain awareness of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and offensive security techniques.
  • Document findings and provide technical recommendations for remediation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Cyber Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics with a Computer Science concentration, or an equivalent discipline
  • PhD = 2 years experience
  • Master’s = 3 years experience
  • Bachelor’s= 5 years of experience.
  • Associate’s = 8 years experience
  • High School/GED = 12 years experience

National Security Agency (NSA) Computer Network Operations Development Program (CNODP) Graduate

Certifications: (willing to obtain)

  • CSSP Infrastructure Support (i.e. CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, CND.
  • One of the following: GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN) or Offensive Security Exploit Developer (OSED).

Experience Requirements:

Must have:

  • Five (5) years of full-time professional experience supporting Red Team/Penetration Test engagements involving exploit and tool development. 1
  • Five (5) years of demonstrated experience developing in at least three scripting/programming languages, such as:
  • Python
  • C++
  • Java
  • Assembly
  • C#
  • Rust
  • or similar languages. 1
  • Five (5) years of demonstrated experience identifying gaps in tools and development techniques. 1

Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI Clearance or Higher, * Experience working in a classified or high-security environment.

  • Knowledge of cyber threat emulation and adversary simulation.
  • Familiarity with common Red Team frameworks and tools.

If you thrive on solving complex problems and building meaningful connections, we’d love to hear from you. Join our team and make an impact today!

Physical and Mental Qualifications:

  • Maintain focus and awareness throughout scheduled working hours.
  • Perform tasks requiring prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk, utilizing a computer, mouse, and keyboard.
  • Lift and move objects weighing up to 15 pounds as needed.
  • Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong command of the English language.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
  • Quickly learn and retain routine tasks and processes.
  • Possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, business correspondence proficiency, and self-management capabilities.
  • Perform the essential functions of the role satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation will be provided for employees with disabilities upon request.
  • Accept and adapt to additional responsibilities or changes to assigned duties as determined by DirectViz Solutions (DVS).

Benefits & conditions

At DVS, we prioritize our employees as our greatest asset. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive medical benefits, a 401(k) match, generous PTO accrual, professional development reimbursement, corporate-funded technology certifications, and robust employee recognition and appreciation programs.

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