Red Team Security Engineer
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)
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What 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

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Post Date
2025-05-10
Job Type
REMOTE
Employment type
Full-time
Category
Information Technology
Level
Entry
Country
Ireland
Industry
IT ServicesIT Consulting ,

Skills

security certificationsnetwork securitycloudoscpaws
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