**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** \#Hybrid **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