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Our client is seeking a Senior Red Cyber Operator to join a DoD Cyber Assessment Red Team (DCART) in Fort Belvoir, VA to emulate nation-state adversaries and execute real-world offensive operations ...
Active TS/SCI required Travel: ~5% CONUS/OCONUS The Mission Join the DoD Cyber Assessment Red Team ... Lead full-scope red team assessments (planning, execution, reporting). * Execute offensive ...
Active TS/SCI required Travel: ~5% CONUS/OCONUS The Mission Join the DoD Cyber Assessment Red Team ... Lead full-scope red team assessments (planning, execution, reporting). * Execute offensive ...
Red Analyst (Cyber) Red Team Analysts (cyber) are responsible for providing direct strategic and tactical analytic support to the DoD Red Team . The Red Analysts (cyber) drive the strategic direction ...
Red Analyst (Cyber) Red Team Analysts (cyber) are responsible for providing direct strategic and tactical analytic support to the DoD Red Team . The Red Analysts (cyber) drive the strategic direction ...
Active TS/SCI required Travel: ~5% CONUS/OCONUS The Mission Join the DoD Cyber Assessment Red Team (DCART) to emulate nation-state adversaries and execute real-world offensive operations against ...
Active TS/SCI required Travel: ~5% CONUS/OCONUS The Mission Join the DoD Cyber Assessment Red Team (DCART) to emulate nation-state adversaries and execute real-world offensive operations against ...
Senior Red Team Cyber Operator with Security Clearance
$113.10K - $145.90K/yr
Cyber Red Team Assessments, Penetration Testing, Offensive Cyber Operations. Performing penetration testing / red team operations to help validate the security of our nation's most critical systems.
Senior Red Team Cyber Operator with Security Clearance
$113.10K - $145.90K/yr
Cyber Red Team Assessments, Penetration Testing, Offensive Cyber Operations. Performing penetration testing / red team operations to help validate the security of our nation's most critical systems.
Red Team Assessments * Offensive cyber operations * Will direct the activities of mid-level operators * Antivirus evasion, EDR evasion What Required Skills You'll Bring: * Active TS/SCI Clearance
Red Team Assessments * Offensive cyber operations * Will direct the activities of mid-level operators * Antivirus evasion, EDR evasion What Required Skills You'll Bring: * Active TS/SCI Clearance
Seeking a Senior Red Cyber Operator to join a DoD Cyber Assessment Red Team (DCART) in Fort Belvoir, VA to emulate nation-state adversaries and execute real-world offensive operations against mission ...
Seeking a Senior Red Cyber Operator to join a DoD Cyber Assessment Red Team (DCART) in Fort Belvoir, VA to emulate nation-state adversaries and execute real-world offensive operations against mission ...
Senior Red Cyber Operator
Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site
Red Team Assessments * Offensive cyber operations * Will direct the activities of mid-level operators * Antivirus evasion, EDR evasion What Required Skills You'll Bring: * Active TS/SCI Clearance
Senior Red Cyber Operator
Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site
Red Team Assessments * Offensive cyber operations * Will direct the activities of mid-level operators * Antivirus evasion, EDR evasion What Required Skills You'll Bring: * Active TS/SCI Clearance
Red Team Assessments * Offensive cyber operations * Will direct the activities of mid-level operators * Antivirus evasion, EDR evasion What Required Skills You'll Bring: * Active TS/SCI Clearance
Red Team Assessments * Offensive cyber operations * Will direct the activities of mid-level operators * Antivirus evasion, EDR evasion What Required Skills You'll Bring: * Active TS/SCI Clearance
Senior Red Cyber Operator
Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site
$144.80K - $260.60K/yr
Red Team Assessments * Offensive cyber operations * Will direct the activities of mid-level operators * Antivirus evasion, EDR evasion What Required Skills You'll Bring: * Active TS/SCI Clearance
Senior Red Cyber Operator
Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site
$144.80K - $260.60K/yr
Red Team Assessments * Offensive cyber operations * Will direct the activities of mid-level operators * Antivirus evasion, EDR evasion What Required Skills You'll Bring: * Active TS/SCI Clearance
Red Team Assessments * Offensive cyber operations * Will direct the activities of mid-level operators * Antivirus evasion, EDR evasion What Required Skills You'll Bring: * Active TS/SCI Clearance
Red Team Assessments * Offensive cyber operations * Will direct the activities of mid-level operators * Antivirus evasion, EDR evasion What Required Skills You'll Bring: * Active TS/SCI Clearance
Red Team Assessments * Offensive cyber operations * Will direct the activities of mid-level operators * Antivirus evasion, EDR evasion What Required Skills You'll Bring: * Active TS/SCI Clearance
Red Team Assessments * Offensive cyber operations * Will direct the activities of mid-level operators * Antivirus evasion, EDR evasion What Required Skills You'll Bring: * Active TS/SCI Clearance
Red Team Assessments * Offensive cyber operations * Will direct the activities of mid-level operators * Antivirus evasion, EDR evasion What Required Skills You'll Bring: * Active TS/SCI Clearance
Red Team Assessments * Offensive cyber operations * Will direct the activities of mid-level operators * Antivirus evasion, EDR evasion What Required Skills You'll Bring: * Active TS/SCI Clearance
Senior Red Cyber Operator
Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site
$144.80K - $260.60K/yr
Red Team Assessments * Offensive cyber operations * Will direct the activities of mid-level operators * Antivirus evasion, EDR evasion What Required Skills You'll Bring: * Active TS/SCI Clearance
Senior Red Cyber Operator
Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site
$144.80K - $260.60K/yr
Red Team Assessments * Offensive cyber operations * Will direct the activities of mid-level operators * Antivirus evasion, EDR evasion What Required Skills You'll Bring: * Active TS/SCI Clearance
Red Team Assessments * Offensive cyber operations * Will direct the activities of mid-level operators * Antivirus evasion, EDR evasion What Required Skills You'll Bring: * Active TS/SCI Clearance
Red Team Assessments * Offensive cyber operations * Will direct the activities of mid-level operators * Antivirus evasion, EDR evasion What Required Skills You'll Bring: * Active TS/SCI Clearance
Senior Red Cyber Operator with Security Clearance
$144.80K - $260.60K/yr
Red Team Assessments * Offensive cyber operations * Will direct the activities of mid-level operators * Antivirus evasion, EDR evasion What Required Skills You'll Bring: * Active TS/SCI Clearance
Senior Red Cyber Operator with Security Clearance
$144.80K - $260.60K/yr
Red Team Assessments * Offensive cyber operations * Will direct the activities of mid-level operators * Antivirus evasion, EDR evasion What Required Skills You'll Bring: * Active TS/SCI Clearance
Red Team Assessments * Offensive cyber operations * Will direct the activities of mid-level operators * Antivirus evasion, EDR evasion What Required Skills You'll Bring: * Active TS/SCI Clearance
Red Team Assessments * Offensive cyber operations * Will direct the activities of mid-level operators * Antivirus evasion, EDR evasion What Required Skills You'll Bring: * Active TS/SCI Clearance
Overview Our clients, a rapidly growing/expanding AI-focused software development company supporting federal agencies, is seeking a Cyber Red Team Specialist. About the Organization Delivers mission ...
Overview Our clients, a rapidly growing/expanding AI-focused software development company supporting federal agencies, is seeking a Cyber Red Team Specialist. About the Organization Delivers mission ...
Planning and coordination of red cyber operations team to assist in the development of code, tools, and exploits for use in red cyber operations, and documentation management * Manage concurrent ...
Planning and coordination of red cyber operations team to assist in the development of code, tools, and exploits for use in red cyber operations, and documentation management * Manage concurrent ...
Planning and coordination of red cyber operations team to assist in the development of code, tools, and exploits for use in red cyber operations, and documentation management * Manage concurrent ...
Planning and coordination of red cyber operations team to assist in the development of code, tools, and exploits for use in red cyber operations, and documentation management * Manage concurrent ...
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As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for cyber red team in the United States is $128,882.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $113,000.00 and $146,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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A Cyber Red Team job involves simulating real-world cyberattacks to test an organization's security defenses. Red teamers use adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to identify vulnerabilities in networks, systems, and applications. Their goal is to improve security by exposing weaknesses before real attackers can exploit them. They work closely with blue teams (defensive security) to enhance an organization's overall cyber resilience.
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Senior Red Cyber Operator -- DCART / Advanced Red Cyber
Omniscius ConsultingFort Belvoir, VA • On-site
Full-time
Posted 20 days ago
Job description
Our client is seeking a Senior Red Cyber Operator to join a DoD Cyber Assessment Red Team (DCART) in Fort Belvoir, VA to emulate nation-state adversaries and execute real-world offensive operations against mission-critical DoD infrastructure. Lead teams, shape tradecraft and deliver findings to senior DoD decision makers.
- Lead full-scope red team assessments (planning, execution, reporting).
- Execute offensive operations end-to-end: initial access → privilege escalation → lateral movement → impact/exfiltration.
- Design, tune, and operate Cobalt Strike (required) along with other C2 frameworks (Sliver/Havoc/etc.).
- Adapt payloads and C2 profiles to evade EDR/AV and telemetry.
- Mentor and assess mid-level operators; enforce SOPs and OPSEC discipline.
- Produce technical annexes and executive-level briefings.
- Active TS/SCI (U.S. citizen).
- IAT Level III certified (or equivalent).
- Hands-on, production experience with Cobalt Strike (MUST).
- 3+ years of offensive cyber/red team/adversary emulation experience and ability to pass DCART Senior Operator Aptitude Assessment.
- RTAC, RTJC, CRTO, OSEP, OSEE, OSCP, GXPN, GPEN, GWAPT.
- Experience across OT/ICS, IoT, and wireless target sets.
- Apply: cleared resume + short technical write-up describing a recent real-world offensive engagement (no classified details). Be prepared to complete the DCART aptitude assessment within 7–14 days and onboard within 45 days.
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