Red Team Penetration Tester III

DirectViz Solutions, LLC seeks a seasoned Red Team Penetration Tester III to lead high-fidelity offensive assessments across diverse environments. This onsite role in Virginia Beach centers on executing sophisticated penetration tests, simulating real-world cyber threats, and surfacing security weaknesses to strengthen defenses. The position requires an active TS/SCI clearance to access sensitive engagement contexts.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and document advanced red team engagements and penetration tests.
• Emulate advanced persistent threat behaviours to evaluate enterprise defenses.
• Develop and utilize tools such as Metasploit, NMAP, Kali Linux, and Cobalt Strike.
• Perform exploit development and scripting to mirror threat actor capabilities.
• Identify gaps in existing security tools, processes, and defensive technologies.
• Work with Linux, Windows, and macOS operating systems.
• Utilize Active Directory to simulate lateral movement and privilege escalation scenarios.
• Apply programming or scripting in at least two languages (e.g., Python, C++, Java, Rust, Assembly, C#).
• Collaborate with Blue Teams and SOC personnel to provide findings and remediation recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of full-time professional experience in penetration testing or offensive cyber operations.
• Experience with penetration testing tools and red team frameworks.
• Exploit development and threat simulation capabilities.
• Proficiency with multiple operating systems and Active Directory environments.
• Programming and scripting experience for custom tool development.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Active Secret Clearance or Higher.

Technologies

• Metasploit
• NMAP
• Kali Linux
• Cobalt Strike
• Linux, Windows, macOS
• Active Directory
• Python
• C++, Java
• Rust, Assembly, C#
• MITRE ATT&CK framework

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• 401(k) match
• Generous PTO accrual
• Professional development reimbursement
• Corporate-funded technology certifications
• Robust employee recognition and appreciation programs

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience in government or defense-related red teaming environments.
• Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Experience conducting covert operations or purple team exercises.

Physical and Mental Qualifications

• Maintain focus and awareness throughout scheduled working hours.
• Perform tasks requiring prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk, using a computer, mouse, and keyboard.
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 15 pounds as needed.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Quickly learn and retain routine tasks and processes.
• Remain organized with attention to detail, business correspondence proficiency, and self-management capabilities.
• Perform essential functions with reasonable accommodations available upon request.
• Accept and adapt to additional responsibilities or changes to assigned duties as determined by DirectViz Solutions (DVS).

Clearance

Active Secret Clearance or Higher