[Remote] Security - Red Team Engineer Consultant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Aegistech is seeking a Remote Red Team Engineer for a long-term assignment with their client, the world's largest alternate investor. The role involves providing hands-on expertise in security projects including red teaming, penetration testing, and threat intelligence, while supporting the Security Operations team in identifying and mitigating threats and vulnerabilities.ResponsibilitiesPlan and execute covert Red Team operations from initial compromise to achieving complex and high-value objectives while maintaining operational securityCollaborate with SOC in purple team engagements to share adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures, and validate detection and response in real timeConduct offensive security assessments on internal and external networks, cloud infrastructure, wireless systems, and endpoint devicesPerform security assessments including assumed breach scenarios, adversary emulation and simulation, threat-based evaluation, and continuous security validationDesign and conduct security testing of AI-powered system and technology, including MLOps pipeline and AI/LLM applicationsSupport information security projects by researching, documenting, and assisting with the implementation of security solutionsLeverage threat intelligence sources to simulate emerging security threats and advanced threat actor TTPsSkillsMinimum 3 years of hands-on experience in advanced Red Team operations and penetration testingB.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar technical programProven ability to bypass advanced security defenses and malware developmentDemonstrate proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language (Python, C/C++, C#, Bash, Rust, PowerShell)Strong understanding of Active Directory and cloud engineering concepts (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)Strong understanding of security operations concepts such as adversary TTPs, perimeter defense, insider threat, kill-chain analysis, risk assessment, and security metricsAbility to self-organize, prioritize activities independently, create documentation, and reportingAbility to interface with business and technology stakeholders to explain complex security concepts in a simplified mannerAt least one of the preferred security certifications: OSCP, GPEN, CRTO, CRTP, or relatedExperience in building AI-assisted security automation toolsExperience in security evaluation of AI-powered applications and infrastructureExperience in conducting cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.) and container security assessmentsExperience in payload and malware development for red team operationsExperience with CTF (Capture the Flag) competitions or educational platforms such as Hack the Box, etcCompany OverviewAegistech is an IT staffing, recruiting and consulting firm. It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.aegistech.com/.