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How much do entry level red team jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level red team in Silver Spring, MD is $77,256.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,816.00 and $131,414.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Red Team vs Entry Level Penetration Tester?

AspectEntry Level Red TeamEntry Level Penetration Tester
CertificationsCompTIA Security+, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)CompTIA Security+, CEH
Work EnvironmentSimulates real-world attacks, often in a controlled environment, focusing on adversary tacticsConducts security assessments and vulnerability scans, often in lab or client environments
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by cybersecurity firms, government agencies, and large corporations for red team exercisesCommonly employed by security consulting firms, organizations, and internal security teams

Entry Level Red Team roles focus on simulating adversary tactics to test defenses, requiring skills in attack methods and threat emulation. Entry Level Penetration Testers primarily identify vulnerabilities through testing and scanning. While both roles require similar certifications and work environments, Red Team positions emphasize adversary simulation, whereas Penetration Testing centers on vulnerability identification.

What is an Entry Level Red Team?

An Entry Level Red Team member is a cybersecurity professional who specializes in simulating real-world attacks on an organization’s systems, networks, and people to identify vulnerabilities. These individuals work as part of a 'Red Team' that emulates the tactics, techniques, and procedures of potential adversaries to test the organization's defenses. Entry level positions typically involve tasks like running penetration tests, social engineering exercises, and documenting findings under the guidance of more experienced team members. This role helps organizations strengthen their security by proactively finding weaknesses before real attackers do.

What are some common challenges faced by entry-level Red Team members during security assessments?

Entry-level Red Team members often encounter challenges such as adapting to rapidly changing environments, learning to use a range of penetration testing tools, and understanding complex network infrastructures. Balancing thoroughness with time constraints during assessments can also be demanding. Collaboration with more experienced team members is crucial, as it helps newer professionals gain hands-on skills while ensuring high-quality results. Continuous learning and effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders are key to overcoming these challenges and growing in the role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Entry Level Red Team member, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Entry Level Red Team member, you need a solid understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, penetration testing techniques, and basic programming or scripting skills, often supported by a degree in information security or related certifications like CompTIA Security+ or OSCP. Familiarity with tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, and Kali Linux is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you convey findings and work collaboratively. These skills are vital for accurately identifying vulnerabilities, simulating realistic cyber threats, and helping organizations strengthen their security posture.
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Data Scientist - Multiple Levels (TS/SCI with Poly Required)

Data Scientist - Multiple Levels (TS/SCI with Poly Required)

Red Alpha

Columbia, MD • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted yesterday

Job description

A little about us:
The Red Alpha Data Science practice grew out of Red Alpha's reputation in Software and System Engineering with our Department of Defense clients. As sometimes happens, customers who trust our expertise in adjacent areas asked Red Alpha to assist with some of their burgeoning Data Science problems.

Culturally, it probably suffices to say that we take our work seriously, but not ourselves. Our leaders have spent time in the trenches and have cursed daylight savings time changes and trailing whitespace as many times as you have. We like to say that we spend 80% of our time cleaning the data...and 20% of our time complaining about cleaning the data. Joking aside, our voices matter, and it is easy to see how our decisions affect the Data Science practice and Red Alpha as a whole. We have a clear vision of where we are headed.     

Our team takes a pragmatic approach to Data Science, defining it loosely as the intersection of technical expertise, business acumen, and soft skills to solve business problems with data. We spend a lot of time trying to understand the problem before we set about building a solution, and we prefer lower tech useful solutions over shiny algorithms and dust on the shelf. Did we mention we’re pragmatic? We have a diverse set of skills across our team, and whether you are a traditional Data Scientist (whatever that means…), an Applied Research Mathematician, a Database Engineer, a Full Stack Developer, or something else in that neighborhood, if you have a knack for picking apart data to make sense of it, we would enjoy having a conversation with you.     

A day in the life:
You’ll likely start your day at a customer location near our Red Alpha offices, checking to see if there are any important items that have just come up. If not, you’ll move on to improving a dashboard or other data product that you’re responsible for, or perhaps produce a weekly output the customer is expecting. You’ll be using R or Python a lot, but also Git, Mongo, some commercial software and several other usual suspects. Once a week you’ll attend a team meeting (with 4 others) to prioritize things, and you’ll have a lot of interaction with the team otherwise, typically several times per day. You’ll need your sense of humor and need to be willing to leave your ego at the door.     
     
What you bring to the table:
Now on to the fun of formal requirements - we have to apologize in advance for the corporate-speak here, but just hold your breath for a few lines and everything will be okay. We are actively hiring data professionals for roles across a broad range of skill levels and projects. Our goal is to find the best fit for you so please note that if you apply to one of them and we see a fit elsewhere we will let you know. So do not worry about applying initially for every position you might be interested in.
All of our data scientists need the following skills:     
  • Proficiency with a scripting language such as R or Python
  • Experience with data science techniques and algorithms such as classification, clustering, random forests, deterministic forests (jk), hierarchical modeling, deep learning, Markov Chain Monte Carlo, and others. Note that you do not need to have all of these (we hope you enjoyed our random smattering of techniques…!) but you should be comfortable and capable with several of them and know some others not on this list.
  • A B.S. Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field.
  • For entry-level data scientists, 0-3 years of experience on Data Science projects.
  • For mid-level data scientists, 3-6 years of experience on Data Science projects.
  • For senior-level data scientists, at least 6 years of experience on Data Science projects with at least 3 years of experience managing teams.
  • A TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
These are important skills to have, but not necessarily mandatory:     
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills. You know, as in you might not be at the top of the list to be a game show host but you do like people and enjoy solving problems jointly with your colleagues.
  • Experience with Java, C, or other compiled languages
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Saturday Night Live sketches (just kidding)
  • Experience with SQL/NoSQL, Spark, Hadoop
  • Familiarity with Javascript and Scripting
  • Familiarity with Docker, GitLab, and React

The total package:
 
Our total compensation package was strategically designed with our members in mind with the intention to: reward our members for their hard work and commitment to our customers' missions; allow members to share in Red Alpha's success as we continue to grow and expand our footprint; provide long-term career opportunities through stability and internal mobility; and provide the resources our members need to support themselves and their dependents in the form of a robust benefits package.  Our total compensation package includes a competitive base salary and benefits such as health, life/disability, 401k, paid time off, professional development, and generous bonus programs.  Please visit our benefits tab for additional information. 
 
Salary Range:   
  • Disclosed pay ranges are a general guideline, and are not a guarantee of a final salary or compensation.  Our approach in determining final salaries takes into consideration a number of factors such as education, certifications, total years of relevant professional experience, actual level of expertise, and the responsibilities of the role itself. 
  • Based on the outlined roles, responsibilities, and requirements, the  projected pay range for these positions are:
    • Entry-level:  $95,000 - $135,000
    • Mid-level: $110,000 - $155,000 
    • Senior-level:  $135,000 - $235,000
Some of our additional perks and benefits include:                 
  • Retire sooner than planned: Get closer to retirement with up to 10% in 401k contributions, immediately vested. 
  • Have a career AND a life: Enjoy up to 5 weeks of leave (25 days of personal time off) and 11 paid floating holidays.
  • Stay at your best: As a member, we'll pay 100% of your premiums for comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. We'll also pay the majority of the premiums for your family.  Let's not forge free access to a fully equipped state of the art gym!
  • Keep current on new technologies and technological advancements:  $5250 per year towards ongoing education, trainings, certifications, and maintaining professional memberships. 
  • Dress in style:  Spend up to $300 per year on company branded merchandise featuring top quality brands such as Under Armour, Nike, Carhartt, YETI, etc.
  • Enjoy the culture:  Attend fun company events throughout the year such as our Oktoberfest, summer picnic, and annual holiday party!  These are all in additon to your team events which may include happy hours, baseball games, snowboarding, RenFest, and more!
 
Every day, our elite customers are pushing through "the grind" to defeat the enemy, even putting their lives on the line for our freedom. Rise to the occasion with us to deliver engineering excellence, to match their dedication to this nation. Join us as we bring digital transformation to the fight! 

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