Red Team Operator

Parsons Transportation Group

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US - VA, Fort Belvoir Until 8/22/2026 1+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted April 20, 2026 Last posted April 20, 2026
Job description
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

 

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

 

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Red Team Operators to join our team!

Are you looking for an opportunity to make the most of your red team operator skills, while continuing to hone them, to join a relatively new team and help turn it into the dream red team you've always wanted to be a part of? 

We're looking for Red Team Operators and Senior Red Team Operators to join our relatively new team and help transform it into the best Government red team ever!  Our team is only looking for the best and brightest though - you'll get the opportunity to showcase your skills at contract start by passing our team's red team assessment test.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Performing penetration testing / red team operations to help validate the security of our nation's most critical systems.

  • Leveraging your expertise with tools like Cobalt Strike to discover vulnerabilities and exploit them to achieve mission objectives.

  • Sharing your expertise and insight to direct the activities of mid-level operators to guide the team in accomplishing their mission objectives.

  • Quickly crafting new scripts and capabilities on-the-fly during operations to ensure you have the capabilities you need for mission success.

  • Working hand-in-hand with our expert development team to ensure design and development of long-term capabilities to enable your mission success.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

All Levels

  • Active TS/SCI Clearance

  • IAT Level III certification

  • Must pass the DCART operator aptitude test using Cobalt Strike before onboarding.

  • Must be willing to travel 15%- OCONUS/CONUS locations

Red Team Operator

  • 1 year of experience conducting red team assessments, offensive cyber operations, or penetration testing, with 3+ years desired.

Senior Red Team Operator

  • 3+ years experience in conducting red team assessments, offensive cyber operations, or penetration testing and ability to direct the activities of mid-level operators, with 5+ years desired.


What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Offensive Security, Certified Professional (OSCP) or equivalent red team / penetration testing certifications

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.​

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.

About this role

Summary

Perform penetration testing, exploit vulnerabilities, guide team, craft scripts for cyber security missions.

Job title

Red Team Operator

Experience level

1+ years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

defense

Location requirements

US - VA, Fort Belvoir, willing to travel 15%

Salary

$125,100.00 - $225,200.00

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

TS/SCI clearanceIAT Level IIICobalt Strikepass DCART test

Preferred skills

OSCPoffensive security

Specializations

penetration testingoffensive cyber operationsred teamcybersecurity
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Fort Belvoir, VA, USA

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