Senior Red Teamer

Nelnet

Multiple Locations
Base: $110-160k; bonus/equity: not specified; bene...
On-site
Full-scope offensive security engagements
Advanced penetration testing
Custom offensive tooling development
Nelnet is seeking a Senior Red Teamer to execute advanced offensive security engagements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in penetration testing and offensive security, with a focus on mentoring junior team members and enhancing the company's security posture

Job Summary

  • Senior Red Teamers are responsible for planning and executing full-scope offensive security engagements that simulate advanced persistent threats against the enterprise.
  • This role encompasses end-to-end red team engagement lifecycle ownership, custom tooling development, and the advancement of internal TTPs to reflect the current threat landscape.
  • The Senior Red Teamer serves as a technical authority within the Offensive Operations team, providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior practitioners and contributing to the maturation of the Red Team program.

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Nelnet is seeking a Senior Red Teamer to execute advanced offensive security engagements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in penetration testing and offensive security, with a focus on mentoring junior team members and enhancing the company's security posture.

Salary

Base: $110-160k; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Full-scope offensive security engagements
  • Advanced penetration testing
  • Custom offensive tooling development
  • MITRE ATT&CK framework knowledge
  • EDR, firewall, IDS/IPS, and AV evasion

Nice-to-have

  • Reverse engineering methodologies
  • Publishing offensive security research
  • Formal mentorship experience
  • Contributing to program development

Key Requirements

  • 5–8 years of hands-on experience
  • Leading red team engagements across multiple domains
  • Developing custom offensive tooling
  • Operating command and control (C2) frameworks
  • Active industry certifications required
  • Advanced offensive security certifications preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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