Hiring: Red Team Operator Company: Dark Wolf Location: Colorado Springs, CO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 12:21:08 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Ansible, Azure, C, C++, CI/CD, Embedded Systems, GCP, Linux, Penetration Testing, PowerShell, Python, Rust, Security Clearance, Terraform About the job Required Skills: •Research, develop, and maintain custom offensive toolsets, including C2 frameworks, initial access payloads, and post-exploitation modules •Translate real-world threat intelligence into automated tradecraft and sophisticated, multi-layered simulated adversarial operations to achieve high-fidelity nation-state emulation •Architect and deploy resilient, obfuscated redirector networks and sophisticated Command and Control (C2) infrastructure using covert channels to ensure operational persistence and bypass advanced EDR/XDR and NDR solutions •Conduct vulnerability exploitation across diverse operating systems, complex mission architectures, and specialized hardware, including the reverse-engineering of embedded systems and exploiting RF and satellite communication protocols •Provide real-world offensive intelligence essential for stress-testing and refining defensive counter-measures. Directly support the evaluation of the Manticore and Kraken security platforms to elevate the organization’s collective security posture •Conduct deep-dive analysis into modern defensive technologies (AMSI, ETW, Kernel-level monitoring) to develop novel bypass techniques against state-of-the-art Blue Team detection stacks Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related field •6 minimum years proficiency in low-level languages for tool development and memory injection (C, C++, Go, Rust) as well as scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) •Required Certifications: Must meet DoDM 8140 / IAWD 8570 IAT Level II minimum requirements •Comprehensive expertise in Windows Internals (PE format, API hooking, process hollowing), Linux, and/or Cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP) from an offensive perspective •Proven experience reverse-engineering embedded/specialized systems and transforming proof-of-concept (PoC) code into stable, operationally ready exploits •Deep familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK® framework and the ability to emulate the full lifecycle of an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) •US Citizenship and active Top Secret security clearance •Certifications: Technical designations such as OSEP (Offensive Security Experienced Penetration Tester), CRTO (Certified Red Team Operator), CRTL (Certified Red Team Leader) or GXPN (Giac Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester). •DevOps Mindset: Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible) to rapidly deploy and tear down operational environments. •The estimated salary range for this position is $155,000.00 - $180,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset. Compensation: •$155,000 - $180,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!