Information Security Specialist – Red Team Operator
Location
Canada
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
$96.9K - $136.8K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Information Security Specialist – Red Team Operator
TD
• Plan and execute full‑scope red team engagements, including reconnaissance, initial access, lateral movement, privilege escalation, command-and-control, and objective completion • Emulate real-world threat actors using established TTPs (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK) • Conduct phishing and social engineering campaigns within defined legal and ethical constraints • Develop and maintain custom tooling, payloads, and infrastructure to support operations • Collaborate closely with Blue Team, Purple Team, Threat Intelligence, and Incident Response partners • Produce clear, technically accurate engagement reports and executive-ready summaries • Contribute to detection engineering by identifying gaps in controls, telemetry, and response processes • Support continuous improvement of red team methodologies, playbooks, and governance processes • Mentor junior operators and contribute to team knowledge sharing
Job Requirements
- University degree
- 7+ years of experience in offensive security, red teaming, penetration testing, or equivalent hands-on security roles
- Strong knowledge of Windows Active Directory environments, identity abuse, and enterprise authentication flows
- Proven experience with common red team tooling (e.g., C2 frameworks, phishing platforms, custom payloads)
- Solid understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and endpoint security controls
- Ability to safely execute adversarial activities in regulated environments with strict scope and approval processes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and technical walkthroughs
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams
Benefits
- Health and well-being benefits
- Savings and retirement programs
- Paid time off
- Banking benefits and discounts
- Career development
- Reward and recognition programs
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