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Information Security Specialist - Red Team Operator


Company : TD


Location : Toronto, Ontario


Created : 2026-03-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Work Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Hours: 37.5 Line Of Business: Technology Solutions Pay Details: $96,900 - $136,800 CAD TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate''''s skills and experience, jobrelated knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs. As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role. Job Description - Red Team Operator (MidSenior Level): Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Red Team Operator to join our offensive security program and help strengthen our defensive posture through realistic adversary emulation. This role focuses on executing endtoend red team engagements that simulate realworld threat actors, validate security controls, and provide actionable insight to detection and response teams. The ideal candidate brings handson technical expertise, strong tradecraft, and the ability to operate safely and professionally in a highly governed enterprise environment. Key Responsibilities: Plan and execute fullscope red team engagements, including reconnaissance, initial access, lateral movement, privilege escalation, commandandcontrol, and objective completion Emulate realworld 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 executiveready 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 Required Qualifications: 58+ years of experience in offensive security, red teaming, penetration testing, or equivalent handson 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 crossfunctional teams Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with EDR, SIEM, and cloud security controls from an attackers perspective Experience developing custom tooling in languages such as C#, Python, and PowerShell Knowledge of red team infrastructure, domain management, and OPSEC best practices Relevant certifications (e.g., CRTO, OSCP, GXPN, Red Team Opsfocused certs) Experience in financial services, large enterprises, or highly regulated environments Who We Are: TD is one of the worlds leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we strive to make every interaction, product, and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States, and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to foster deeper relationships, ensure disciplined execution, and build a simpler, faster banking experience. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in client experience, which is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are client facing. Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities. Our Total Rewards Package: Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental wellbeing goals. It includes a base salary, variable compensation, and key plans such as health and wellbeing benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs. Learn more. Additional Information: Were delighted that youre considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, were committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home. Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements. Colleague Development: If youre interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. Youll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. If youre passionate about helping clients and building deep, lasting relationships, TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact. We''''re committed to your success and foster a respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, everyone has fair opportunities to grow, and you can unlock your full potential to achieve your career goals. Here at TD, we hire and develop the best. Training & Onboarding: We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that youve got everything you need to succeed in your new role. Interview Process: Well reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call. Accommodation: Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if youd like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process. Language Requirement (Quebec Only): Sans Objet #J-18808-Ljbffr