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Overview Join to apply for the Red Team Operator role at IBM . Introduction: Are you passionate about breaking into well defended networks, while evading mature detection strategies? Are you interested in joining a team of like-minded experts, many of whom have decades of experience breaking into anything and everything to help organizations strengthen their security? If so, X-Force Red, IBM Securitys team of veteran hackers, is looking for a Red Team Operator , and you may be the perfect fit. Your Role and Responsibilities The 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. Core responsibilities Manage full adversary simulation engagements from conception to report delivery Communicate effectively with team members and clients during the engagement Keep current with the latest offensive security techniques; perform adversary simulations of real-world adversary TTPs by leveraging frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and other sources of information Develop payloads, scripts and tools that weaponize new concepts for exploitation, evasion, and lateral movement Engage in active evasion of defenders to avoid detection and progress engagements Coordinate with other Red Team operators to achieve the specified goals Deliver reporting and debriefs to defenders in a manner that improves detection and response capabilities Perform/present technical security research This role will involve working with technology that is covered by Export Regulations sanctions. To be eligible for employment in this role, you must be either a Canadian Citizen or Canadian Permanent Resident. Education and Experience Preferred Education Bachelor's Degree Required Technical and Professional Expertise 3+ years of red teaming experience in a dedicated red team role 5+ years of system administration, network administration, or programming experience Ability to develop/modify exploits and payloads to avoid defensive countermeasures Understanding of real-world adversary operations methodologies, tactics, techniques, and procedures; ability to apply frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK) in client engagements Demonstrated history of published exploitation research; strong analytical and problem-solving skills Good interpersonal, organizational, communications, and time management skills Experience coordinating security testing projects with multiple consultants Effective English writing skills Preferred Technical and Professional Experience History of presenting at security conferences Track record in vulnerability research and CVE assignments Knowledge of Windows APIs Knowledge of EDR detection capabilities such as Carbon Black/CrowdStrike, etc., and associated evasion techniques for behavior-based alerting Demonstrated exploit, payload, or attack framework development experience Expert level skills in one of the following: Active Directory, Software Development, or Cloud Infrastructure Relevant certifications (e.g., Offensive Security OSCP/OSCE, SANS GPEN/GXPN/GWAPT, CREST CSAT/CSAM) or demonstrable equivalent skills Prior security consulting experience Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at IBM. Toronto, Ontario, Canada #J-18808-Ljbffr