IBM
Consulting XFR Red Team Operator Professional ALEXANDRIA, US
IBM, Alexandria, Virginia, us, 22350
Are you passionate about breaking into well defended networks, while evading mature detection strategies? Are you interested in joining a team of like-minded experts, many of whom have decades of experience breaking into anything and everything to help organizations strengthen their security? If so, X-Force Red, IBM Security’s team of veteran hackers, is looking for a Red Team Operator, and you may be the perfect fit.
Responsibilities
Manage full adversary simulation engagements from conception to report delivery
Communicate effectively with team members and clients during the engagement
Keeping current with the latest offensive security techniques
Perform adversary simulation of real-world adversary Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) by leveraging frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK™ and other sources of information
Develop payloads, scripts and tools that weaponize new concepts for exploitation, evasion, and lateral movement
Engage in an active evasion of defenders to avoid detection and progress engagements
Coordinate with other Red Team operators to achieve the specified goals
Deliver reporting and debriefs to defenders in manner that improves detection and response capabilities
Perform/present technical security research
Core responsibilities:
(above)
Education Bachelor's Degree
Qualifications
3+ years of red teaming experience in a dedicated red team role
5+ years of system administration, network administration, or programming experience
Ability to develop/modify exploits and payloads to avoid defensive countermeasures
Understanding of real-world adversary operations methodologies, tactics, techniques, and procedures. In particular, the ability to apply frameworks (eg. MITRE ATT&CK™) in client engagements.
Demonstrated history of published exploitation research
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Good interpersonal, organizational, communications, and time management skills
Experience coordinating security testing projects with multiple consultants
Effective English writing skills
Preferred qualifications
History of presenting at security conferences
Track record in vulnerability research and CVE assignments
Knowledge of Windows APIs
Knowledge of EDR detection capabilities such as Carbon Black/CrowdStrike, etc. and associated evasion techniques for behavioral based alerting
Demonstrated exploit, payload, or attack framework development experience
Expert level skills in one of the following: Active Directory, Software Development, or Cloud Infrastructure
Relevant certifications from organizations like Offensive Security (OSCP/OSCE), SANS (GPEN, GXPN, GWAPT), or CREST CSAT/CSAM or demonstrable equivalent skills
Prior security consulting experience
ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT IBM Consulting is IBM’s consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients’ businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.
YOUR LIFE @ IBM In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.
Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.
Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.
Are you ready to be an IBMer?
ABOUT IBM IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.
Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.
At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.
IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:
Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.
IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
Job Title
XFR Red Team Operator
Date posted
06-Jan-2026
Job ID
70685
City / Township / Village
ALEXANDRIA
State / Province
Country
United States
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Area of work
Consulting
Employment type
Regular
Contract type
Regular
Projected Minimum Salary per year
155,000.00
Projected Maximum Salary per year
267,000.00
Position type
Professional
Up to 20% or 1 day a week
Company
(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Shift
General (daytime)
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?
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Responsibilities
Manage full adversary simulation engagements from conception to report delivery
Communicate effectively with team members and clients during the engagement
Keeping current with the latest offensive security techniques
Perform adversary simulation of real-world adversary Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) by leveraging frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK™ and other sources of information
Develop payloads, scripts and tools that weaponize new concepts for exploitation, evasion, and lateral movement
Engage in an active evasion of defenders to avoid detection and progress engagements
Coordinate with other Red Team operators to achieve the specified goals
Deliver reporting and debriefs to defenders in manner that improves detection and response capabilities
Perform/present technical security research
Core responsibilities:
(above)
Education Bachelor's Degree
Qualifications
3+ years of red teaming experience in a dedicated red team role
5+ years of system administration, network administration, or programming experience
Ability to develop/modify exploits and payloads to avoid defensive countermeasures
Understanding of real-world adversary operations methodologies, tactics, techniques, and procedures. In particular, the ability to apply frameworks (eg. MITRE ATT&CK™) in client engagements.
Demonstrated history of published exploitation research
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Good interpersonal, organizational, communications, and time management skills
Experience coordinating security testing projects with multiple consultants
Effective English writing skills
Preferred qualifications
History of presenting at security conferences
Track record in vulnerability research and CVE assignments
Knowledge of Windows APIs
Knowledge of EDR detection capabilities such as Carbon Black/CrowdStrike, etc. and associated evasion techniques for behavioral based alerting
Demonstrated exploit, payload, or attack framework development experience
Expert level skills in one of the following: Active Directory, Software Development, or Cloud Infrastructure
Relevant certifications from organizations like Offensive Security (OSCP/OSCE), SANS (GPEN, GXPN, GWAPT), or CREST CSAT/CSAM or demonstrable equivalent skills
Prior security consulting experience
ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT IBM Consulting is IBM’s consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients’ businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.
YOUR LIFE @ IBM In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.
Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.
Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.
Are you ready to be an IBMer?
ABOUT IBM IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.
Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.
At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.
IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:
Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.
IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
Job Title
XFR Red Team Operator
Date posted
06-Jan-2026
Job ID
70685
City / Township / Village
ALEXANDRIA
State / Province
Country
United States
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Area of work
Consulting
Employment type
Regular
Contract type
Regular
Projected Minimum Salary per year
155,000.00
Projected Maximum Salary per year
267,000.00
Position type
Professional
Up to 20% or 1 day a week
Company
(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Shift
General (daytime)
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?
#J-18808-Ljbffr