Offensive Security Operator


Washington
Permanent
USD130500 - USD225000
Cybersecurity​
PR/554303_1753306524
Offensive Security Operator

Glocomms is partnering with a top technology organization to enhance and grow their offensive security team! Join a specialized team focused on simulating real-world cyber threats to assess and strengthen organizational defenses.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support full-cycle red team operations, including physical, network, and social engineering assessments.
  • Conduct reconnaissance and gather open-source intelligence.
  • Safely deploy offensive tools and techniques against authorized targets.
  • Develop custom scripts and tools to enhance red team capabilities.
  • Communicate findings and strategies to technical and executive stakeholders.
  • Provide risk-based recommendations and support defensive teams in improving detection and response.
  • Understand and evaluate business processes, IT controls, and risk management frameworks.
  • Build strong relationships with internal teams to support security initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience in offensive security, including:
    • Network and web application penetration testing
    • Social engineering (email, phone, physical)
    • Exploit development or tool customization
  • Strong understanding of threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures.
  • Experience with red, blue, or purple team exercises.
  • Willingness to travel for on-site assessments (approx. once per month).

Preferred

  • Experience in large-scale IT environments.
  • Certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, OSWE, GPEN, GCIH, GWAPT, GXPN.

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