Senior Red Cyber Operator — DCART / Advanced Red Cyber
Fort Belvoir, VA
Full Time
Experienced
Our client is seeking a Senior Red Cyber Operator to join a DoD Cyber Assessment Red Team (DCART) in Fort Belvoir, VA to emulate nation-state adversaries and execute real-world offensive operations against mission-critical DoD infrastructure. Lead teams, shape tradecraft and deliver findings to senior DoD decision makers.
- Lead full-scope red team assessments (planning, execution, reporting).
- Execute offensive operations end-to-end: initial access → privilege escalation → lateral movement → impact/exfiltration.
- Design, tune, and operate Cobalt Strike (required) along with other C2 frameworks (Sliver/Havoc/etc.).
- Adapt payloads and C2 profiles to evade EDR/AV and telemetry.
- Mentor and assess mid-level operators; enforce SOPs and OPSEC discipline.
- Produce technical annexes and executive-level briefings.
- Active TS/SCI (U.S. citizen).
- IAT Level III certified (or equivalent).
- Hands-on, production experience with Cobalt Strike (MUST).
- 3+ years of offensive cyber/red team/adversary emulation experience and ability to pass DCART Senior Operator Aptitude Assessment.
- RTAC, RTJC, CRTO, OSEP, OSEE, OSCP, GXPN, GPEN, GWAPT.
- Experience across OT/ICS, IoT, and wireless target sets.
- Apply: cleared resume + short technical write-up describing a recent real-world offensive engagement (no classified details). Be prepared to complete the DCART aptitude assessment within 7–14 days and onboard within 45 days.
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