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REPORTS TO: Vulnerability Management Lead
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: A penetration-tester/red team member is a very hands-on representative of the information security team. This role is highly technical, and candidates must possess a solid understanding of information security, preferably with a strong computer science background. Pen-testers/red teamers must understand applications, networking and various operating systems, along with tools and frameworks, and they must maintain a high level of rigor to stay up to date with advancements in technology while also retaining knowledge of older systems and applications that may still be in use in the enterprise.
Penetration-testers/red teamers must constantly search for system and application weaknesses to exploit, but they are also expected to maintain a level of professionalism at all times. The position must collaborate with others on the team for remediation and additional validation, as well as contribute to other collaborative approaches driven by the security team strategy, such as purple teaming, to enhance skillsets for both red and blue team members.
While some automated tools will be leveraged, the penetration-tester/red teamer must realize this is not solely a point-and-click role but requires hands-on expertise with a variety tools to simulate attacker tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs). When performing red team exercises, the penetration-tester/red teamer must strive to avoid detection. In addition to stealthy engagements, however, penetration-testers/red teamers must also participate in visible and announced assessments for new and existing services, infrastructure, and applications to help the team identify weaknesses before an attacker does
Core Accountabilities
Penetration Testing
Stakeholder and Vendor Management
Minimum Qualification and Skills