Red Team Engineer

LightEdge Solutions is developing the IT solutions that will propel businesses forward over the next 10 years. Using a combination of shared and private/dedicated platforms, LightEdge has been successful in offering businesses alternatives that streamline operations, improve reliability and reduce costs.

If you are passionate about creating real solutions that help businesses with cutting-edge technology, want to be challenged to think out of the box and be in a position where you can impact change on a daily basis, then LightEdge can offer you a dynamic corporate environment built on teamwork and personal responsibility.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Red Team Engineer to join our dynamic security team. You will play a critical role in proactively identifying vulnerabilities within our and our clients' systems, networks, and infrastructure through simulated attacks and comprehensive security assessments. This role requires a deep understanding of offensive security methodologies, a strong focus on operating system and network-level exploits, and the ability to effectively communicate complex technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities:

Red Teaming: Participate in full-scope red team engagements, simulating real-world attack scenarios to assess the effectiveness of our security defenses. This includes social engineering, physical security assessments, and evasion techniques.

Network Penetration Testing: Conduct comprehensive penetration tests on networks, including internal and external infrastructure, and cloud environments, employing a variety of methodologies).

Operation System Exploitation:Perform in-depth analysis and exploitation of vulnerabilities within Windows, Linux, and other operation systems.

Exploit Development:Develop and utilize custom exploits to validate vulnerabilities and demonstrate potential impact.

Reporting:Create clear, concise, and actionable reports detailing identified vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and remediation recommendations.

Collaboration:Work closely with Blue Team members and other security professionals to improve Lightedge’s overall security posture.

Tooling:Maintain and improve a suite of penetration testing tools and frameworks.

Education and Experience:

Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Equivalent experience will be considered.

Red Team or Penetration Testing Experience: At least5 yearsof experience in a security role with a focus on network penetration testing and red teaming.

Technical Expertise:

Strong proficiency with network penetration tools such as Metasploit, Kali Linux, Burp Suite (for API testing where applicable), Cobolt Strike.

Extensive knowledge ofscripting languages including Python and Powershell

Proficient in networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, etc), operating systems (Windows, Linux, MacOS), and security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS).

Networking Proficiency: Strong understanding of network architecture and security principles. Experience with packet analysis and network traffic manipulation.

Attack Frameworks: Experience with various attack frameworks (MITRE, Cyber Kill Chain, etc). Networking mapping techniques.

Threat Hunting: Knowledge of threat hunting tools to discover IoCs and TTPs.

Cloud Security: Familiarity with cloud security best practices (AWS, Azure), network configuration of these platforms, Security Groups and IAM policies.

Soft Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong documentation skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

One or more industry relevant certifications such as OSCP, GPEN, CEH.

Experience with malware analysis

Experience with reverse engineering.

Experience with exploit development.

Additional Information

With over 20 years in business, LightEdge offers a full stack of best-in-class IT services delivering flexibility, security, and control. Our solutions include premier colocation across seven purpose-built data centers spanning Des Moines, IA, Kansas City, MO, Omaha, NE, Austin, TX, and Raleigh, NC, industry-leading private Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and cloud platforms, and the top global security and compliance measures. Our owned and operated facilities, integrated DR solutions, and premium compliant cloud choices make up a true Hybrid Cloud Solution Center. LightEdge annually undergoes third-party audits for ISO 20000-1, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS 3.2, and SSAE 18 SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II and SOC 3.

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