Junior Red Team Engineer

Axient is seeking talented and motivated Junior Red Team Engineers to join a diverse, highly skilled team to perform penetration tests on customer systems.
Responsibilities

• The position also includes recommending specific mitigation strategies to the customer for discovered vulnerabilities, and testing at multiple stages of the system development/acquisition lifecycle.
• The position is responsible for ensuring survivability and resiliency of customer systems under test, and timely delivery of development updates and after-action reports after each red-team activity.
• This also includes red team tool development for use in stand-alone and network-connected systems.
• Position is contingent upon contract award and a funded, approved position.
• The position consists of performing live penetration tests for customers and performing deep-dive preparatory analysis for any system under test.

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems
• Exceptional Problem-Solving Skills
• Strong interest in computer security, including forensics, systems analysis, and more
• Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Top Secret/SSBI Clearance
• Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville/North Alabama area
• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited school in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related Technical Degree

Preferred Knowledge/skillsets:

• Programming ability with scripting languages, such as bash, python, etc
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP network architecture
• Completion of Security+, CEH, Network+, or similar certification
• Kali Linux proficiency
• Scanning/Analysis Tools (nmap, nikto, etc)
• Strong communication skills for documenting and relaying findings to customers
• Exploitation Tools (Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, etc)
• Insight into how security breaches and exploits can disrupt field operations in the defense and private sectors
• Linux Command Line Proficiency

Applicants for positions which require a US government security clearance must meet eligibility requirements to include US citizenship. Some positions are contingent upon funding, approval and/or contract award.