Red Team Security Engineer

Responsibilities

• Devise and execute sophisticated, multi-stage attack campaigns emulating real-world threat actor TTPs
• Identify and exploit vulnerabilities across digital and physical landscapes, including networks, applications, and facilities
• Conduct covert red team operations, including network penetration testing, social engineering, and physical security simulations
• Lead purple team exercises to collaborate with the blue team on improving detection and incident response
• Develop custom tooling and scripts to automate and enhance attack simulations
• Create detailed post-engagement reports documenting findings and providing actionable remediation recommendations

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in an offensive security role (e.g., Red Teaming, Penetration Testing)
• Proven experience in planning and executing covert red team operations
• Deep understanding of attacker TTPs and frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language, such as Python, for automation
• Hands-on experience with offensive security tools like Cobalt Strike, Metasploit, or Burp Suite
• U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status (required for export control compliance)

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant security certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, or OSEP
• Experience conducting physical security assessments or social engineering campaigns
• Previous experience building and managing a formal red team program

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($130,000 - $205,000 USD)
• Significant equity package via incentive stock options
• High-quality company-subsidized healthcare
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement planning
• Flexible PTO
• Free on-site catered meals

About the Company

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. We provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers, including large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. Based in Northern California, we design, build, and operate our satellites from our 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters.