Senior Red Team Engineer / Hybrid in Scottsdale
Motion Recruitment · Scottsdale, AZ · 2 wk ago
HybridEngineering$135k–$165k/yrFull-time
About the role
This role sits within a mature offensive security organization focused on adversary emulation, red team operations, and real-world threat simulation. The team operates beyond traditional penetration testing and works closely with defensive security, incident response, and threat intelligence groups. This is an opportunity for a senior-level offensive security professional to influence detection strategy, validate controls at scale, and execute realistic attack campaigns while maintaining strong work-life balance and long-term career growth.
Responsibilities
- 70% Hands-On Offensive Security and Red Team Operations
- 20% Collaboration with Defensive Security, Incident Response, and Threat Intelligence
- 10% Reporting, Documentation, and Strategic Analysis
Requirements
- 6+ years of information security experience, including at least 2 years in offensive security or red team roles
- Hands-on experience conducting red team campaigns across network, cloud, and web environments
- Strong understanding of threat modeling, authentication and authorization, cryptography, and detection evasion techniques
- Experience developing exploits, proof-of-concepts, and offensive tooling at scale
- Proficiency scripting or programming in Python, PowerShell, and Go
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to present findings and risk clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
Qualifications
- Experience with adversary emulation frameworks and tooling
- Ability to pivot from individual vulnerabilities to enterprise-wide impact analysis
- Strong knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, CAPEC, and the Cyber Kill Chain
- Experience testing mobile applications and identifying mobile-specific vulnerabilities
- Hands-on offensive security certifications such as OSCP, ePTX, GPEN, or HTB CPTS
- Cloud security experience and relevant certifications
Skills
- Experience with adversary emulation frameworks and tooling
- Ability to pivot from individual vulnerabilities to enterprise-wide impact analysis
- Strong knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, CAPEC, and the Cyber Kill Chain
- Experience testing mobile applications and identifying mobile-specific vulnerabilities
- Hands-on offensive security certifications such as OSCP, ePTX, GPEN, or HTB CPTS
- Cloud security experience and relevant certifications
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- A 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Family planning and fertility support
Pay
- $135k - $165k
Schedule
- Hybrid
Location
Scottsdale, AZ