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Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long‑term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.\n\nYour role and responsibilities\nThe Red Team Operator will be part of the X‑Force Red Offensive Security team. You will plan and execute remote operations dynamically emulating advanced threat actors to improve the detection and response capabilities of clients through long‑term engagements. It is critical that the consultant be able to rapidly learn new technologies and processes with minimal assistance. There is a potential for up to 25% travel, including international travel.\n\nCore responsibilities\n\nManage full adversary simulation engagements from conception to report delivery\n\nCommunicate effectively with team members and clients during the engagement\n\nKeeping current with the latest offensive security techniques\n\nPerform adversary simulation of real‑world adversary Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) by leveraging frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK™ and other sources of information\n\nDevelop payloads, scripts and tools that weaponize new concepts for exploitation, evasion, and lateral movement\n\nEngage in an active evasion of defenders to avoid detection and progress engagements\n\nCoordinate with other Red Team operators to achieve the specified goals\n\nDeliver reporting and debriefs to defenders in manner that improves detection and response capabilities\n\nPerform/present technical security research\n\nThis job can be performed from anywhere in the US\n\nRequired technical and professional expertise\n\n3+ years of red teaming experience in a dedicated red team role\n\n5+ years of system administration, network administration, or programming experience\n\nAbility to develop/modify exploits and payloads to avoid defensive countermeasures\n\nUnderstanding of real‑world adversary operations methodologies, tactics, techniques, and procedures. In particular, the ability to apply frameworks (eg. MITRE ATT&CK™) in client engagements.\n\nDemonstrated history of published exploitation research\n\nStrong analytical and problem‑solving skills\n\nGood interpersonal, organizational, communications, and time management skills\n\nExperience coordinating security testing projects with multiple consultants\n\nEffective English writing skills.\n\nPreferred technical and professional experience\n\nHistory of presenting at security conferences\n\nTrack record in vulnerability research and CVE assignments\n\nKnowledge of Windows APIs\n\nKnowledge of EDR detection capabilities such as Carbon Black/Crowdstrike, etc. and associated evasion techniques for behavioral based alerting\n\nDemonstrated exploit, payload, or attack framework development experience\n\nExpert level skills in one of the following: Active Directory, Software Development, or Cloud Infrastructure\n\nRelevant certifications from organizations like Offensive Security (OSCP/OSCE), SANS (GPEN, GXPN, GWAPT), or CREST CSAT/CSAM or demonstrable equivalent skills\n\nPrior security consulting experience\n\nIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. 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You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and RedHat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long‑term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.\n\nYour role and responsibilities\nThe Red Team Operator will be part of the X‑Force Red Offensive Security team. You will plan and execute remote operations dynamically emulating advanced threat actors to improve the detection and response capabilities of clients through long‑term engagements. It is critical that the consultant be able to rapidly learn new technologies and processes with minimal assistance. 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