Advanced Red Team Operator – TS​/SCI Clearance| Norfolk, VA

Advanced Red Team Operator – TS/SCI Clearance | Norfolk, VA

Cambridge International Systems, Inc. Join a dynamic global team united by shared values: commitment, integrity, and perseverance. At Cambridge, you’ll work alongside top talent worldwide, tackling some of today’s most complex and critical challenges in defense and security.

We are currently seeking an Advanced Red Team Operator to support operations in Norfolk, VA. This is a full-time position requiring an active DoD TS/SCI clearance. This position is contingent upon contract award with an expected award date of November 2025.

• Review and become proficient in the cyber T&E concept of operations, SOPs, policies and guidance.
• Maintain and participate in the development of 01D SOPs and documentation for DCAT authorization established in DoDI 8585.01.
• Research, review, prioritize, and submit operational requirements for acquisition of equipment or cyber capabilities, following the 01D tool approval process.
• Support development and execution of TTPs for penetration testing or Red Teaming.
• Research adversary cyber actors’ TTPs, organizational structures, capabilities, personas, and environments, and integrate findings into cyber survivability test planning and execution.
• Participate in the Cyber Test planning, including open-source research, familiarization with system mission, architecture and interfaces, identifying attack surface and threat vectors.
• Participate in check point meetings and guide development of test plan objectives; review test plans to ensure feasibility.
• Participate in test planning site visits and test preparation, including site pre-test coordination visits and in-briefs to the test site.
• Lead red team test plan review; add relevant system technical information to the test reference library; organize and lead research presentations for advanced capability development.
• Prepare test assets (Government Furnished); execute test events (Cooperative Vulnerability Penetration Assessments, Adversarial Assessments, Cyber Tabletops) as assigned.
• Use approved tools (e.g., Core Impact, Nmap, Burp, Metasploit, Nessus) to conduct assessments.
• Apply ethical hacking expertise to exploit discovered vulnerabilities and misconfigurations to accomplish test objectives, testing independently and guiding junior operators.
• Ensure tests are conducted safely and in accordance with the test plan and policies; follow JFHQ-DODIN deconfliction procedures.
• Verify collected data for accuracy and completeness; participate in post-test documentation generation (deficiency/risk sheets) and lessons learned; participate in capture-the-flag events and external engagements as needed.
• Generate and update documentation to maintain DCAT authorization compliance per DoDI 8585.0.

• Required Qualifications: Education & Experience:
  Minimum 6 years’ experience in penetration testing, red teaming, or exploitation development; minimum 6 years’ experience leading red team operators to accomplish test objectives.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain active DoD TS/SCI clearance.
• Proficient with modern IT tools and infrastructure technologies.

• Some overnight stays possible.

• Compliance with vaccination and medical requirements for TDY/OCONUS roles as per Vaccine Recommendations by AOR | Health.mil.
• Office setting:
  Primarily an office-based role in Norfolk, VA; standard desk/computer work with flexibility for walking and movement on site; may require travel to different offices or meeting spaces on site.

• Employment is contingent upon successful background investigation.
• Drug screening may be required for federal contract compliance.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and critical illness insurance
• 401(k) immediate vesting and match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Generous tuition & training support
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on and performance-based bonuses
• Employee referral program
• Access to Tickets at Work, EAP, wellness initiatives, and more

Join Us:
If you’re driven by mission, technology, and teamwork—we want to hear from you. Cambridge is growing, and this position is just one of many opportunities on our global team. Referrals are welcome—both employees and non-employees may qualify for a bonus. Apply today and help shape the future of secure cloud computing for national security.

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