Senior Red Team Operator

SIXGENs mission is to deliver agile mission-ready cybersecurity solutions that empower government and critical infrastructure organizations to stay ahead of advanced cyber threats. We combine innovation deep expertise and cutting-edge capabilities to uncover vulnerabilities protect vital systems and ensure operational superiority in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position: Senior Red Team Operator
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Sterling VA (Hybrid)
Clearance Requirements: Active TS clearance required
Experience: 8 years

WHAT YOULL DO

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Red Team Operator to join our cyber operations team supporting mission-critical federal this role you will work directly with customers and technical teams to execute hands-on cybersecurity engagements ranging from red team operations and penetration testing to capability development and technical analysis.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in offensive security network operations and digital forensics with the ability to independently solve complex technical challenges while contributing to the development of innovative solutions that support customer missions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Cyber Operations & Red Teaming

• Conduct full-spectrum cyber operations and red team engagements across a variety of customer environments.
• Apply penetration testing network analysis and adversary emulation techniques to identify vulnerabilities and assess security posture.
• Utilize digital forensics and investigative methodologies to support mission objectives and technical assessments.
• Analyze networks systems applications and documentation to identify security weaknesses and operational opportunities.

Technical Innovation & Capability Development

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of tools and capabilities that support cybersecurity operations.
• Research evaluate and implement technical solutions to address complex customer challenges.
• Work alongside engineers and operators to develop requirements and build effective mission-focused solutions.
• Leverage emerging technologies methodologies and tradecraft to improve operational effectiveness.

Customer Engagement & Collaboration

• Interface directly with customers to present findings provide feedback and communicate technical recommendations.
• Collaborate with teammates to solve challenging technical problems and develop innovative approaches.
• Contribute across multiple projects and technical disciplines while expanding expertise into adjacent mission areas.
• Support a culture of continuous learning technical excellence and mission success.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 8 years of experience in cybersecurity red teaming cyber operations penetration testing or related technical disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of network architecture and protocols.
• Experience with common penetration testing tools such as Nmap and related assessment platforms.
• Experience with networking operations techniques including tunneling technologies and traffic redirection.
• Proficiency with scripting languages such as Bash PowerShell Batch or similar technologies.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker Podman LXC or similar platforms.
• Advanced Linux experience including system internals setuid LDPRELOAD initramfs PAM modules and related concepts.
• Experience with Windows enterprise environments including Active Directory and Group Policy.
• Knowledge of digital forensics concepts artifacts TTPs and threat actor methodologies.
• High-level understanding of cryptographic algorithms and secure communications.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience conducting full-spectrum cyber operations or red team engagements.
• Experience developing custom tools scripts or automation capabilities.
• Experience analyzing source code technical documentation and complex network environments.
• Customer-specific certifications relevant to the supported mission environment.
• Experience supporting federal defense intelligence community or national security missions.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

At SIXGEN we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be based on experience qualifications technical expertise and overall alignment with the position.

Additionally SIXGEN offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:

• Employer-paid health insurance premiums (medical dental vision) for you and your family
• Employer-paid short/long term disability insurance and basic life/AD&D insurance
• 401K with a 4% employer contribution
• Professional development reimbursement options available (training certification education etc)
• Flexible and remote work policies for most positions
• Flexible PTO and holiday schedule

For more information please reach out to our Director of Human Resources Amy Maxwell at.

OUR COMMITMENT

SIXGEN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that all applicants are considered for employment without regard to race color religion sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age marital status ancestry projected veteran status or any other protected group or class.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity in our people reflecting the communities we serve and our customer base. We strive to attract and retain a diverse talent pool and create an environment where everyone is empowered to be their authentic selves at work.