Red Team Engineer

Responsibilities

• Execute authorized adversary-emulation activities to assess defenses, security controls, and organizational resilience
• Perform targeted security assessments across applications, infrastructure, cloud platforms, and enterprise technologies
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, technology, and risk stakeholders to develop realistic, threat-informed testing scenarios
• Evaluate detection and response capabilities and support improvement through coordinated purple-team activities
• Develop or adapt tools and techniques to support realistic testing, ensuring secure and compliant usage
• Produce clear, audit-ready reporting and support remediation to reduce identified risks and strengthen defenses

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent hands-on security experience
• 2-4 years of experience in penetration testing or red-team activities
• Proficiency in offensive security techniques, including infrastructure, application, and cloud-focused testing
• Deep understanding of adversary behaviors and attack frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK
• Strong scripting and automation skills using common programming languages
• Broad technical knowledge of networks, operating systems, cloud services, and security controls

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience collaborating with defensive teams to validate detections
• Familiarity with modern security tooling and red-team-oriented testing methodologies
• Strong analytical ability to interpret risk and propose evidence-driven solutions

Benefits

• Retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, and disability
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and family care responsibilities
• Annual performance-based incentive compensation
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs and tax-advantaged savings plans

About the Company

State Street is a global leader in financial services, helping institutional investors manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where employees are empowered to reach their full potential through professional development and flexible work-life support.