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Senior Red Cyber Operator

Blue Iris Tech Consulting
Fort Belvoir, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/23/2026

Company Description

Blue Iris Tech Consulting Inc. is a mission-driven small business dedicated to delivering innovative cybersecurity and technology solutions to our government partners. We’re currently seeking an exceptionally skilled Senior Red Cyber Operator to join our elite team of cyber professionals. This is your chance to contribute to national defense through high-impact red team operations and offensive cyber assessments. Blue Iris Tech is an 8(a) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) that has supported a range of government agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Defense Health Agency (DHA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), and Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Job Description

  • Lead and conduct Red Team assessments and offensive cyber operations
  • Perform advanced penetration testing against enterprise environments
  • Direct and mentor mid-level operators during assessments
  • Employ antivirus and EDR evasion techniques
  • Serve as the Technical Lead for red cyber assessments, guiding planning, execution, and reporting

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Active TS/SCI clearance - candidates without an active TS/SCI will not be considered.
  • 3 years of experience in red team assessments, offensive cyber ops, or penetration testing
  • Must meet Apprentice and Journeyman Operator requirements in the DCART Operator Training Program within required timelines
  • Must be capable of performing as the Assessment Technical Lead per DCART standards
  • Must hold an IAT Level III certification (DoDD 8570.01, 8140 series)
  • Must pass the DCART Senior Operator Aptitude Test
  • Willingness to travel up to 15% OCONUS/CONUS

Desired Qualifications:

  • 5 years of experience in offensive cyber operations or Red Team environments (DoD or commercial)
  • Completion of advanced training/certifications such as:
    • Red Team Apprentice Course (RTAC)
    • Red Team Journeyman Course (RTJC)
    • Rogue Ops - Red Team 1 (ROPS)
    • Certified Red Team Operator (CRTO)
    • Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
    • GIAC GPEN, GXPN, or GWAPT
  • Demonstrated expertise in antivirus evasion, EDR evasion, and exploit development

Additional Information

Why Join Blue Iris:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Collaborative, mission-focused culture
  • Opportunities to grow your offensive cyber expertise on impactful government projects

Benefits Include:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Federal Holidays
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Flexible work options (if applicable)

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other laws.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. 

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