Red Team Tester

Job Title: Red Team Tester
Location: Remote; Chicago/Milwaukee preferred
Position Type: Full-Time

Overview
TalentFish is casting a line for a Red Team Tester. This is a Full-Time role in Remote; Chicago/Milwaukee preferred. Our client is building an Offensive Security team that red teamers believe in. These arent tool-heavy checkbox pentests. Our testers think and act like adversaries endpoint evasion privilege escalation moving laterally and chaining attacks until we hit business-critical objectives. We write reports sure but theyre narrative-driven. The full story from entry to impact showing the path taken and the attackers mindset and conveying the risks in a way that the client understands.

SKILLS

• Consulting experience preferred; if you dont have it be prepared to demonstrate how you make up for the gaps.

• Strong on either network or appsec and passable on the other.

• Strong professionalism and speaking/writing skills without overreliance on LLMs and with a willingness to get on video calls.

What Youll Do.

• Perform red team engagements simulating real-world adversaries.
• Conduct endpoint evasion privilege escalation and lateral movement.
• Write narrative-driven reports detailing attack paths and business impact.
• Communicate findings effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Develop custom scripts and tools when needed.
• Research and apply new TTPs in engagements.
• Collaborate with team members and contribute to knowledge sharing.

Preferred:

• Can demonstrate and discuss previous persistence on real-world tests chaining small findings into showing real impact.

• Have written tools scripts or PoCs when off-the-shelf options werent enough.

• Experience with EDR evasion and C2 frameworks.

• Been part of CTFs cons local meetups or have published write-ups.

• Certifications (Offensive Security Zeropoint Security SEKTOR7 etc.).

• Some level of scripting/coding proficiency.

Compensation Information
The expected salary range for this position is $100000 - $160000 per year depending on experience and qualifications. This role also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance a 401(k) plan and paid time off. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The salary range provided complies with applicable state and federal regulations.
This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.
All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check which may include but is not limited to reference checks education verification employment verification drug testing criminal records checks and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end clients background check policies and applicable laws.
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