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Operator

Howell, MI

$15.75 - $19/hr

... of his/her Production Team - Make suggestions and help to implement them - Develop his/her ... red containers) - Analyse the causes of non-conformity and propose solutions - Detect complex ...

Socket.dev

Senior Security Researcher

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$202 - $278/hr

Use red team and pentest tradecraft knowledge to identify how threat actors stand up, configure ... You have built, evaluated, or operated LLM-powered attack agents using autonomous pentest ...

UMH Sparrow

RESPIRATORY THERAPY TEAM LEAD

Lansing, MI · On-site

... Code Red team. * Assist in the transportation of critical patients to or from Sparrow Hospital, and assist the physician when performing various surgical or non-surgical respiratory/cardiology ...

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How much do red team operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for red team operator in Michigan is $17.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $19.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Red Team Operator vs Penetration Tester?

AspectRed Team OperatorPenetration Tester
CertificationsOSCP, CEH, GPENOSCP, CEH, GPEN
Work EnvironmentSimulates real-world attacks, often in complex, multi-layered scenariosFocuses on identifying vulnerabilities through controlled testing
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by security teams to assess organizational security postureHired by organizations or consulting firms to find security flaws

Red Team Operators and Penetration Testers share similar certifications and often work in overlapping environments. However, Red Team Operators focus on simulating real-world, multi-faceted attacks to test defenses, while Penetration Testers typically identify specific vulnerabilities through targeted testing. Both roles are essential for comprehensive cybersecurity assessments.

What are some common challenges red team operators face when simulating real-world cyber attacks within an organization?

Red Team Operators often encounter challenges such as navigating complex security controls, dealing with limited information about the target environment, and maintaining stealth to avoid detection by blue teams. They must balance realism with safety, ensuring that operations do not disrupt critical business functions. Collaboration with other security professionals is essential, especially during post-engagement debriefs to share findings and improve the organization's defenses. Managing time and scope within engagement constraints can also be a demanding aspect of the role.

How much does it cost to become a certified red team operator?

Becoming a certified red team operator typically involves obtaining industry-recognized certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, or CREST, which can cost from a few hundred to several thousand dollars depending on the certification and training provider. Additional costs may include training courses, lab access, and practice exams, with some employers providing sponsorship or reimbursement for certification expenses.

What is a red team operator?

Red Team Operators are cybersecurity professionals who simulate real-world cyberattacks to identify vulnerabilities in an organization’s systems, processes, and defenses. Their goal is to mimic the tactics, techniques, and procedures of actual adversaries to test an organization’s security posture. By doing so, they help organizations understand their weaknesses and improve their response capabilities. Red Team Operators often work closely with Blue Teams (defenders) to provide actionable insights and recommendations for strengthening security.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a red team operator?

To thrive as a Red Team Operator, you need a deep understanding of cybersecurity concepts, penetration testing methodologies, and knowledge of network and application security, often supported by certifications like OSCP or CEH. Proficiency with tools such as Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Nmap, and Burp Suite is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, creativity, and effective communication are essential soft skills for simulating adversarial attacks and reporting findings. These skills and qualities are crucial for identifying vulnerabilities, improving organizational defenses, and ensuring resilient security postures.
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Infographic showing various Red Team Operator job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,379 per year, or $17.5 per hour.

VP, Business Transformation & Operations

Sprinklr

Three Rivers, MI • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Sprinklr is the definitive, AI-native platform for Unified Customer Experience Management (Unified-CXM), empowering brands to deliver extraordinary experiences at scale - across every customer touchpoint.

By combining human instinct with the speed and efficiency of AI, Sprinklr helps brands earn trust and loyalty through personalized, seamless, and efficient customer interactions. Sprinklr's unified platform provides powerful solutions for every customer-facing team - spanning social media management, marketing, advertising, customer feedback, and omnichannel contact center management - enabling enterprises to unify data, break down silos, and act on real-time insights.

Today, 1,900+ enterprises and 60% of the Fortune 100 rely on Sprinklr to help them deliver consistent, trusted customer experiences worldwide.

Job Description

WhatYou'llDo

1) Establish and Lead the Transformation Office

  • Set up and operationalize the Transformation Office as the central hub for evaluating, coordinating, and managing key transformation initiatives across the organization.

  • Partner with cross-functional leaders to assess transformation opportunities, prioritize initiatives, and align resources for maximum impact.

  • Develop andmaintainframeworks, governance structures, and reporting mechanisms to drive accountability and ensure execution of transformation goals.

2) Lead Portfolio Tracking for Strategic Initiatives

  • Stand up and run a light-but-rigorous PMO for the Top 10: objectives/OKRs, milestones, dependencies, RAID.

  • Create an executive dashboard that providesan accurate, exception-based view of health, risks, and decisions.

  • Institutionalize governance (cadence, templates, change control) that clarifies accountabilities while enabling speed.

  • Drive cross-functional execution with Finance, GTM, R&D, and People leaders to unblock issues and land outcomes.

3) Manage Red Team Review Cycles

  • Establish and operationalize the internal Red Team review process for critical projects, ensuring a rigorous, objective evaluation of strategic initiatives.

  • Ensure selected projects areproperly reviewedwith clearobjectivesand evaluation criteria.

  • Document next steps, decisions, and lessons learned from each review, and ensure systematic follow-up on all recommended actions.

  • Drive continuous learning by sharing insights and best practices across teams, embedding a culture of accountability and improvement.

4) Run the Business Management System (BMS) operating rhythm

  • Own the annual and quarterlyexecutiveBMS calendarand run-of-show for multi-day, standard meetings (e.g., M1/M2/M3).

  • Drive agenda development with the CEO/ELT; lockagendas by deadlines and publish pre-reads.

  • Standardize meeting materials (templates, executive narratives, KPIs) and enforcea single sourceof truth.

  • Coordinate participants and presenters; manage day-of execution (facilitation, timekeeping, decision capture).

  • Publish decisions, notes, and actions within 24-48 hours;maintainan enterprise action log and drive closure.

5) Executive communications, insights & tooling

  • Craft CEO-quality narratives that synthesize signals into insights and decisions.

  • Operationalize the one source of truth with BI/analyticspartnersso ELT reviews consistent metrics.

  • Develop standard templates and frameworks and ensure consistent usage.

  • Leverage Microsoft 365 and collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint/Excel/Power BI).

WhatYou'llBring

  • 18+ years in business operations, chief-of-staff, consulting, strategy/ops, or enterprise PMO roles, including8+ years supporting C-suite leaders.

  • Program/portfolio managementexpertiseacross complex, cross-functional initiatives; fluent with OKRs, RAID, dashboards.

  • Experienceestablishingor leading a Transformation Office and driving enterprise-wide change initiatives.

  • Strongtrack recordmanaging Red Team reviews, implementing process rigor, and ensuring follow-up on learnings.

  • Outstanding attention to detail, time management, and meeting deadlines.

  • Strong command of Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI), SharePoint/Teams, and collaboration workflows.

  • Nice-to-have: PMP/PgMP,Prosci/Change Management, OKR certification.

HowWe'llMeasure Success (first 180 days)

  • TransformationOffice launched andmanagingprioritized initiatives with clear governance and reporting.

  • Red Team reviews executed with documented lessons and action follow-up for all critical projects.

  • Top 10 portfolio: live dashboard withcurrent status, risks, and decisionsrequired; all initiatives onboarded.

  • Stakeholder satisfaction: positive CEO/ELT feedback on meeting flow, materials quality, and decision velocity.

We focus on our mission: Sprinklr was founded in 2009 to solve a big problem: growing enterprise complexity that separated brands from their customers. Our vision was clear: to unify fragmented teams, tools and data - helping large organizations build deeper, more meaningful connections with the people they serve. Today, Sprinklr has a unified, AI-native platform for four product suites: Sprinklr Service, Sprinklr Social, Sprinklr Marketing, and Sprinklr Insights. Sprinklr is here to do three things:

  • Lead a new category of enterprise software that we call Unified-CXM.

  • Empower companies to deliver next generation, unified engagement journeys that reimagine the customer experience.

  • Create a culture of customer obsession, with trust, teamwork, and accountability.

We believe in our product: Customers who value exceptional customer experiences have what they need on our single unified platform, built with an operating system approach on a single codebase. That means that everything - and everyone - can work together to service, respond, sell, and market to customers on the channels they prefer. While Unified Customer Experience Management (Unified-CXM) as a category is just getting started, we are well on our way to creating a no-compromise, unified approach to better customer experiences for the world's leading enterprise brands.

We invest in our people: We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to help each member of our team thrive. Sprinklr believes that you should be able to get the type of care you need for your personal well-being when you need it. We offer you and your family voluntary healthcare coverage in countries where applicable. We believe it is important to take time off - it is essential for your mental and physical wellbeing. We provide Sprinklrites with paid time off to recharge and spend time with loved ones. We want to grow our talent with purpose. Our open Mentoring Program is designed to create meaningful connections that support growth and amplify our focus.

To learn more about employee benefits by region, click here.

To learn more about all-things-Sprinklr, visit our candidate resource hub here.

EEO - Our philosophy: Our goal is to ensure every employee feels like they belong and are operating in a collaborative environment. We fervently believe every employee matters and should be respected and heard. We believe we are stronger when we belong because collectively, we're more innovative, creative, and successful.

Sprinklr is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the interview process. To request an accommodation, please work directly with your recruitment coordinator or recruiter.

JOB REQ COMPENSATION RANGE

$236,000 - $394,000

The base salary range for this role is shown above. At Sprinklr, base pay depends on multiple individualized factors, including experience, qualifications, job-related knowledge and skills, and geographic location. Base pay is only one part of our competitive Total Rewards package: the successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Sprinklr's discretionary bonus plan, commission plan, and/or equity plan, depending on role.

US-based Sprinklr employees are eligible for a highly competitive benefits package as well, which demonstrates our commitment to our employees' health, well-being, and financial protection. The US-based benefits include a 401k plan with 100% vested company contributions, flexible paid time off, holidays, generous caregiver and parental leaves, life and disability insurance, and health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

Warning about Recruiting Scams: Please be vigilant for recruiting scams impersonating Sprinklr. Sprinklr will never ask you for money, to pay for equipment, or for unnecessary personal information during the interview process. Sprinklr will also never pay in Bitcoin or send email communications from our executives. Please review the Federal Trade Commission's advice to avoid these types of scams.

If you are contacted by someone whom you suspect may not be appropriately representing Sprinklr, please do not engage and block their email or phone number immediately.

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