Engineer III – Red Team

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Senior Red Team operator simulating cyber attacks at Cencora. Planning and executing advanced cyber attack simulations to test defensive capabilities and reporting on findings.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timePennsylvania, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityGoLinuxMacOSPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and execute complex covert Red Team operations from initial compromise to achieving defined high-value objectives, maintaining operational security throughout.
Develop, customize, and deploy advanced offensive tooling, exploits, and implants to bypass security controls and maintain persistence within target environments.
Conduct vulnerability research, cyber security assessments, and social engineering campaigns as part of Red Team engagement.
Collaborate closely with Cyber Threat Intelligence to incorporate real-world adversary TTPs and create intelligence-driven attack scenarios.
Produce high-quality, executive-level reports detailing simulation findings, observed defensive gaps, and prioritized, actionable remediation recommendations.
Facilitate detailed Purple Team exercises by working directly with Incident Response analysts to share offensive techniques and validate detection and response capabilities in real-time.
Present findings and strategic recommendations to technical and executive stakeholders.
Stay current with emerging offensive technologies, adversary TTPs, and defensive countermeasures.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent work experience
6+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with at least 4 years dedicated to Red Team operations, advanced penetration testing, or offensive security research
Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience in full lifecycle of Red Team engagement and advanced penetration testing methodologies
Expertise with common red team toolsets (e.g., Cobalt Strike, Nighthawk C2, Metasploit, Evilginx)
Strong understanding of network protocols, operating system internals (Windows, Linux, MacOS), cloud security, and defensive security technologies
Familiarity with intelligence frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK for mapping and emulating adversary behavior
Proven ability to bypass advanced security defenses and demonstrate impact on critical business assets
Hands-on experience with at least one scripting or programming language for tooling and automation (e.g., Python, Go, Powershell)
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical vulnerabilities and operational findings to a non-technical audience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental coverage
Vision care
Backup dependent care
Adoption assistance
Infertility coverage
Family building support
Behavioral health solutions
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Training programs
Professional development resources
Mentorship programs
Employee resource groups
Volunteer activities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Red Team operationspenetration testingoffensive security researchvulnerability researchcyber security assessmentsadvanced penetration testing methodologiesnetwork protocolsoperating system internalsscriptingprogramming

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaborationreport writingpresentation skillsstrategic thinking

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in CybersecurityBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Information Systems