Job Title: Red Team Engineer
Experience: 2–5 Years
Location: Ahmedabad
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Techdefence:
Techdefence is a leading cybersecurity solutions provider specializing in offensive and defensive security, AI powered threat intelligence, and enterprise security frameworks. Our comprehensive services and product portfolio cater to global enterprises, government agencies, and critical infrastructure, ensuring proactive protection against cyber threats.
With a strong R&D focus, Techdefence delivers cutting-edge security solutions in the areas of cloud security, network security, application security, penetration testing, SOC solutions, and managed security services. Our expertise in cyber resilience, risk management, and compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, PCI-DSS, etc.) positions us as a trusted partner for organizations worldwide.
Job Summary:
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Red Team Analyst to join our cybersecurity team as we establish a dedicated Red Teaming department. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in offensive security, a strong understanding of real-world attack simulations, and the ability to communicate findings effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
This role offers an opportunity to play a key part in shaping our Red Team strategy and, in the future, potentially lead or manage team members as the department grows.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct advanced Red Team engagements, including external, internal, and assumed-breach attack simulations.
- Perform network, web application, API, cloud, and Active Directory penetration testing.
- Execute social engineering, phishing simulations, and adversary emulation where required.
- Identify, exploit, and validate security vulnerabilities across enterprise environments
- Develop custom tools, scripts, and payloads to support Red Team operations.
- Document attack paths, findings, and remediation recommendations in detailed reports.
- Present results clearly to stakeholders, including senior management.
- Collaborate with Blue Team and SOC teams for purple team exercises.
- Assist in building Red Team methodologies, playbooks, and operational processes.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to team knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 2–3+ years of hands-on experience in Red Teaming or Penetration Testing.
- Strong knowledge of: Windows & Linux environments.
- Active Directory attacks (Kerberoasting, Pass-the-Hash, Pass-the-Ticket, etc.)
- Web application vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10).
- Network protocols, firewalls, and endpoint security.
- Proficiency with tools such as: Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Burp Suite, Nmap, BloodHound, Mimikatz, etc.
- Experience in scripting or automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell preferred).
- Ability to think like a real-world attacker and chain exploits effectively.
- Certifications (Preferred / Mandatory).
- One or more of the following certifications is required or highly preferred: OSCP, CRTP, CRTO, PNPT, eCPTX.
- Soft Skills & Additional Expectations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Presentable personality with the ability to interact confidently with clients and leadership.
- Ability to explain complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner.
- Basic team management or leadership skills are highly preferred.
- Willingness to take ownership and contribute to building a new Red Teaming department.