Red Team Tool Developer

About the role

DirectViz Solutions (DVS) is a dynamic and rapidly growing government contractor committed to delivering innovative IT solutions that address the mission-critical needs of our government clients. Through the expertise and dedication of our talented team, we provide cutting-edge technology services designed to achieve success and exceed expectations. At DVS, we prioritize our employees as our greatest asset. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive medical benefits, a 401(k) match, generous PTO accrual, professional development reimbursement, corporate-funded technology certifications, and robust employee recognition and appreciation programs.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Red Team Offensive Tool Developer with a strong background in exploit and tool development to support advanced penetration testing and offensive security operations. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cybersecurity, proven experience with programming and scripting, and a desire to identify and address capability gaps in Red Team operations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement custom tools and exploits to support Red Team operations.
• Identify, analyze, and exploit vulnerabilities in various operating systems, networks, and applications.
• Collaborate with team members to improve tools, tactics, and procedures.
• Maintain awareness of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and offensive security techniques.
• Document findings and provide technical recommendations for remediation.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Cyber Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics with a Computer Science concentration, or an equivalent discipline. PhD = 2 years experience, Master's = 3 years experience, Bachelor's = 5 years of experience, Associate's = 8 years experience, High School/GED = 12 years experience.

Experience: Five (5) years of full-time professional experience supporting Red Team/Penetration Test engagements involving exploit and tool development; five (5) years of demonstrated experience developing in at least three scripting/programming languages such as Python, C++, Java, Assembly, C#, Rust or similar languages; five (5) years of demonstrated experience identifying gaps in tools and development techniques.

Clearance: Active TS/SCI Clearance or Higher.

Qualifications

Preferred: Experience working in a classified or high-security environment; knowledge of cyber threat emulation and adversary simulation; familiarity with common Red Team frameworks and tools.

Physical and Mental Qualifications: Maintain focus and awareness throughout scheduled working hours; perform tasks requiring prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk, utilizing a computer, mouse, and keyboard; lift and move objects weighing up to 15 pounds as needed; exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong command of the English language; demonstrate the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team; quickly learn and retain routine