Red Team Penetration Tester

About the role

DirectViz Solutions, LLC is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Red Team Penetration Tester III to join its cybersecurity team. The role conducts advanced penetration tests, simulates real-world cyber threats, and identifies security weaknesses across systems and environments. Active TS/SCI is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and document sophisticated red team engagements and penetration tests.
• Emulate advanced persistent threat behaviors to evaluate enterprise-level defenses.
• Develop and use tools such as Metasploit, NMAP, Kali Linux, and Cobalt Strike.
• Perform exploit development and scripting to mimic threat actor capabilities.
• Identify gaps in existing security tools, processes, and defensive technologies.
• Work with Linux, Windows, and macOS operating systems.
• Use Active Directory to simulate lateral movement and privilege escalation scenarios.
• Apply programming or scripting in at least two languages, such as Python, C++, Java, Rust, Assembly, or C#.
• Collaborate with Blue Teams and SOC personnel to provide findings and recommendations.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI is required.
• Strong offensive cybersecurity background, expert-level knowledge of threat actor tactics, and deep technical expertise in penetration testing tools and methodologies.
• Programming or scripting skills in at least two languages.

Benefits

DirectViz Solutions, LLC offers competitive compensation, comprehensive medical benefits, a 401(k) match, generous PTO accrual, professional development reimbursement, corporate-funded technology certifications, and employee recognition and appreciation programs.

Key facts

• Active TS/SCI is required.
• The role involves advanced penetration testing and simulating real-world cyber threats.
• Candidates must apply programming or scripting in at least two languages.