Red Team Security Engineer

Job title:

Red Team Security Engineer

Company:

Unum

Job description

Our Story
Unum Technology Centre in Carlow serves as a strategic software development and IT services centre supporting Unum, a leading provider of income protection in the US. Our team of IT professionals build solutions and critical business applications to digitally transform the way we do business.As a Red Team Operator, you will perform security assessments to improve the overall security posture of the organization. These assessments will focus on simulating real-world attacks whilst demonstrating impact and making recommendations to protect Unum.The Role:

• Perform various types of security assessments:

• Red team exercises.
• Purple team exercises.
• Ad-hoc testing or analysis of security controls and technologies as required, such as: control evaluation, external/internal network assessments and application pentesting.
• Contribute to the development of internal tools and techniques to aid red team operations.
• Contribute to the overall development of Unum’s Offensive Security programme by reviewing and improving its processes, tools and methodologies.
• Provide input on information security strategies and program development.
• Provide analysis and testing of emerging techniques and threats.
• Provide analysis for remediation and mitigation strategies of discovered security issues.
• Communicate using reports and presentations, the impact of observed security findings to both technical and executive audiences.

What you offer:

• Understanding and experience in application and network security assessment methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• BS or advanced degree in computer science or related discipline preferred or comparable work experience.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Strong team player; able to work effectively within a team and more broadly with people from a variety of backgrounds and areas across the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and proactive thinking skills.
• 1-2 years of information technology or security consulting experience in network, application, cloud, SOC or IT Audit related positions.
• Strong working knowledge of modern attack vectors and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK.
• Excellent scripting knowledge across various scripting languages.
• Working knowledge of at least one of the following areas desired:

• Active Directory Testing
• Azure or AWS Testing
• EDR & Anti-Virus Evasion
• Windows Internals
• Application & API Testing
• Practical Offensive Security certifications are desired but not necessary:

• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) / Offensive Security Experienced Penetration Tester (OSEP)
• Red Team Operator (RTO)
• Certified Penetration Tester Specialist (CPTS)

#LI-SF1#LI-Hybrid#HybridWhat We Offer
Our size and successful history in Carlow means we can offer you exceptional development and progression, supported by continual learning programs, IT Certifications & third level tuition reimbursement. We offer work-life-balance with flexible working arrangements (including hybrid) and initiatives in support of your well-being. Our attractive range of benefits and reward initiatives includes competitive compensation, 25 days annual leave, paid health insurance, pension scheme, annual performance-based bonus, paid maternity/paternity/adoptive leave, reward programs, and an opportunity to engage with charity and community activities.Company: Unum

Expected salary

Location

Carlow

Job date

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 03:59:43 GMT

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