Head of Red Team

Head of Red Team

Salary: £100,000 - £140,000 + benefits & bonus
Location: Remote (UK-based with occasional travel) - Work from anywhere in the UK

Looking for a highly skilled offensive security professional ready to lead cutting-edge red team operations. This is your chance to step into a pivotal leadership role, guiding a talented red team and executing realistic adversary simulations.

You'll work in a truly fast-paced, dynamic environment, collaborating with real SME's helping to safeguard some of the world's most well-defended enterprises. You'll have the autonomy to lead and shape engagements, mentor the team, and stay at the forefront of emerging attack methods.

You'll lead a high-performing team, work on the most exciting and complex cyber security projects, and have the chance to drive real-world change for clients across various industries. The role also offers substantial career growth with access to training, industry events, and opportunities to deepen your expertise.

Head of Red Team - Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, execution, and post-engagement debriefs of sophisticated red and purple team operations.
• Develop advanced attack methodologies and integrate the latest threat intelligence to stay ahead of attackers.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to red team members, sharing expertise in offensive security tactics and best practices.
• Collaborate with clients to ensure simulations junior deliver actionable insights and improvements to their security infrastructure.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of red team tools, automation, and infrastructure.

Head of Red Team - Requirements:

• Proven experience leading red team or offensive security engagements.
• Strong technical expertise in adversary simulation, penetration testing, and exploiting enterprise environments (Active Directory, cloud platforms, EDR evasion).
• Expertise in Scripting and tool development (eg, C2 frameworks, automation)
• Crest CCSAS or Crest CCRTS certification (or equivalent).

Lawrence Harvey is acting as an Employment Business in regards to this position.