Centene Corporation
Senior Adversarial Emulation - Red Team Operator
Centene Corporation, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States
Senior Adversarial Emulation – Red Team Operator
Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.
Pay range $85,300.00 – $158,100.00 per year
Position Purpose We are passionate about cybersecurity. Are you eager to lead innovative red team operations? In this 100% remote role, you'll collaborate with talented professionals to test and enhance our security processes, ensuring our enterprise is protected against advanced threats. Your expertise will identify vulnerabilities and develop cutting‑edge solutions to safeguard our systems.
Responsibilities
Design and implement cutting‑edge obfuscation techniques for tools, payloads, and C2 infrastructure to evade detection by EDR systems.
Lead the development of advanced malware solutions for offensive security operations.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams for vulnerability exploitation and tool integration, while working independently on complex projects.
Stay abreast of emerging threats, offensive methodologies, and evasion tactics through continuous research.
Mentor junior operators and share best practices in a high‑performing team environment.
Participate in planning and executing red team exercises to identify vulnerabilities, control gaps, and attack vectors in Centene information systems, both on‑premises and in cloud environments.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of exploitation of Microsoft platforms such as Windows Server, Windows 10/11, Active Directory, Certificate Services, and Azure.
Participate in quarterly purple team exercises, sharing insights and knowledge to improve overall security posture.
Work cooperatively with co‑workers, customers, and management on a daily basis.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science) and 4–6 years of related experience.
Equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope, and skill reflective of this position.
Technical Skills
3+ years hands‑on technical red team or purple team experience.
Experience with, modifying, and customizing penetration testing and red teaming software frameworks (Cobalt Strike, Brute Ratel, Mythic, etc.).
Ability to deliver technical and executive‑level reports and briefings.
Independently research new vulnerabilities in software products.
Familiarity with fundamentals of software exploitation on modern OS and cloud environments.
AWS training and experience are desired.
Soft Skills
Intermediate – Ability to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
Intermediate – Identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
Intermediate – Work independently.
Intermediate – Demonstrate analytical skills.
Intermediate – Demonstrate project management skills.
Intermediate – High level of accuracy, even under pressure.
Intermediate – Excellent judgment and decision‑making skills.
Certifications (Desired)
Malware Dev Academy
Offensive Security Experienced Penetration (OSEP)
ZeroPointSecurity (CRTO)
Other relevant cybersecurity certifications.
Legal Notices Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Other Details
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Insurance
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Pay range $85,300.00 – $158,100.00 per year
Position Purpose We are passionate about cybersecurity. Are you eager to lead innovative red team operations? In this 100% remote role, you'll collaborate with talented professionals to test and enhance our security processes, ensuring our enterprise is protected against advanced threats. Your expertise will identify vulnerabilities and develop cutting‑edge solutions to safeguard our systems.
Responsibilities
Design and implement cutting‑edge obfuscation techniques for tools, payloads, and C2 infrastructure to evade detection by EDR systems.
Lead the development of advanced malware solutions for offensive security operations.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams for vulnerability exploitation and tool integration, while working independently on complex projects.
Stay abreast of emerging threats, offensive methodologies, and evasion tactics through continuous research.
Mentor junior operators and share best practices in a high‑performing team environment.
Participate in planning and executing red team exercises to identify vulnerabilities, control gaps, and attack vectors in Centene information systems, both on‑premises and in cloud environments.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of exploitation of Microsoft platforms such as Windows Server, Windows 10/11, Active Directory, Certificate Services, and Azure.
Participate in quarterly purple team exercises, sharing insights and knowledge to improve overall security posture.
Work cooperatively with co‑workers, customers, and management on a daily basis.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science) and 4–6 years of related experience.
Equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope, and skill reflective of this position.
Technical Skills
3+ years hands‑on technical red team or purple team experience.
Experience with, modifying, and customizing penetration testing and red teaming software frameworks (Cobalt Strike, Brute Ratel, Mythic, etc.).
Ability to deliver technical and executive‑level reports and briefings.
Independently research new vulnerabilities in software products.
Familiarity with fundamentals of software exploitation on modern OS and cloud environments.
AWS training and experience are desired.
Soft Skills
Intermediate – Ability to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
Intermediate – Identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
Intermediate – Work independently.
Intermediate – Demonstrate analytical skills.
Intermediate – Demonstrate project management skills.
Intermediate – High level of accuracy, even under pressure.
Intermediate – Excellent judgment and decision‑making skills.
Certifications (Desired)
Malware Dev Academy
Offensive Security Experienced Penetration (OSEP)
ZeroPointSecurity (CRTO)
Other relevant cybersecurity certifications.
Legal Notices Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Other Details
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Insurance
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