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Job Title: Manager – Offensive Security (IC Role / Operational Lead) We’re seeking a highly skilled offensive security specialist to lead and drive offensive security operations within our cybersecurity program. While this is an individual contributor (IC) position, the title “Manager” reflects the role’s strategic and operational leadership — not people management. The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of hands-on experience in red teaming, adversary simulation, or penetration testing, with a strong grasp of attack techniques and the ability to plan, coordinate, and execute advanced offensive assessments. You will be responsible for shaping offensive engagements, guiding technical direction, collaborating with internal teams, and ensuring that offensive operations align with real-world threats and business risk. If you're a technically strong operator who can lead from the front , connect offensive insights to organizational impact, and drive continuous improvement in testing capabilities, this role is for you. Key Responsibilities:



Lead offensive security operations end-to-end — from scoping and planning to execution and reporting. Design, coordinate, and execute advanced attack simulations aligned to the MITRE ATT&CK; framework. Develop and lead Red Team and adversary emulation campaigns across infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments. Identify and exploit security gaps using real-world TTPs including privilege escalation, lateral movement, and domain dominance. Collaborate closely with defensive teams during Purple Team exercises to enhance detection and response capabilities. Own and improve Red Team methodologies, tools, playbooks, and workflows. Deliver high-quality technical reports and executive-level summaries with explicit articulation of attack paths, risks, and mitigations. Stay ahead of the curve on evolving attacker techniques and incorporate them into offensive strategy. Mentor junior red teamers and act as the primary technical

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