Senior Red Team Operator

SIXGEN

Senior Red Team Operator responsible for adversary emulation and penetration testing for SixGen, Inc. Joining a team to improve organizational security posture against advanced cyber threats.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeHuntsville • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in penetration testing and red teaming, with a strong focus on offensive security tools and techniques. Proficient in evaluating and exploiting vulnerabilities across various environments, including cloud and RF communications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Penetration TestingRed TeamingOffensive Security ToolsCloud EnvironmentsMissile Defense Systems

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Hard Skills

Windows Operating SystemLinux Operating SystemActive DirectoryNetworking ProtocolsWeb Application SecurityPythonPowershellBashC#Electronic Warfare

Soft Skills

Technical Communication

Tools & Technologies

Cobalt StrikeMetasploitBurp SuiteNmapSliverBloodHoundImpacketMythicCommand-and-Control FrameworksAutomation Scripts

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityRed Team EngagementsAdversary EmulationRF SpectrumSatellite CommunicationsOperational SecuritySocial EngineeringPhishing AssessmentsMission System ResiliencyAttack Vectors

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoLinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct red team engagements against enterprise networks, cloud environments, satellite communications systems, wireless infrastructure, and endpoint systems.
Execute adversary emulation activities aligned to real-world threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
Perform internal and external penetration testing across multiple operational environments.
Simulate cyber and RF-enabled attack vectors against mission systems and communications architectures.
Identify security weaknesses, exploit vulnerabilities, and demonstrate potential operational and business impacts.
Conduct social engineering, phishing, and physical security assessments where authorized.
Support assessments involving RF communications, satellite systems, and electronic warfare-related technologies.
Evaluate mission system resiliency against cyber-electromagnetic activities.
Assist in identifying vulnerabilities associated with space-based communications and sensor architectures.
Contribute technical insight regarding missile defense architecture, operational capabilities, and system limitations.
Develop, modify, and maintain offensive security tools, payloads, scripts, and automation.
Operate command-and-control (C2) frameworks while maintaining operational security during engagements.
Conduct privilege escalation, lateral movement, persistence, and evasion activities in controlled environments.
Research emerging attack techniques and adversary methodologies.
Document findings, attack paths, indicators of compromise, and remediation recommendations.
Produce detailed technical reports and executive-level summaries.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-8+ years of experience in penetration testing, red teaming, offensive security, or related cybersecurity roles.
Strong understanding of:
Windows and Linux operating systems
Active Directory attacks and administration
Networking and protocols and enterprise architectures
Web application security concepts
Cloud environments such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud
Experience with offensive security tools such as:
Cobalt Strike
Sliver
Metasploit
Burp Suite
BloodHound
Impacket
Nmap
Mythic or similar C2 frameworks
Proficiency in one or more scripting/programming languages:
Python
Powershell
Bash
Go
C#
Previous experience in missile defense systems or a strong understanding of missile defense capabilities and limitations.
Understanding of satellite elements, orbital nomenclature, satellite subsystems, and mission purposes.
Experience working within the RF spectrum and understanding RF band classifications and operational considerations.
Knowledge of electronic warfare theory, concepts, and practical application.
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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