Cboe
Sr. Red Team Specialist
Chicago, IL · Senior
No sponsorship$122k-$157kDetected 30 days ago
PythonBashPowerShellCybersecurityPenetration TestingSIEMSOC OperationsDetection EngineeringIncident ResponseLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringAdaptability
About the role
- The Security Operations team is hiring a Senior Red Team Specialist.
- This role is deeply technical and hands‑on, with active engagement across endpoint, identity, cloud, SaaS, network, and application environments.
- Executing adversary emulation and red team engagements aligned to real‑world threat actor techniques and objectives
Responsibilities
- Developing, maintaining, and safely using custom red team tooling, scripts, and techniques
- Working closely with detection and threat hunting teams to validate detections and response effectiveness during red and purple team exercises
- Assisting in the design and execution of assumed breach scenarios and multi‑stage attack chains
- Strong scripting or automation skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) to support tooling and operations
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in red teaming, penetration testing, or offensive security, with demonstrated hands‑on impact
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
- Strong knowledge of attacker tradecraft and TTPs across modern enterprise environments
- Ability to independently plan and execute offensive tasks within a defined engagement scope
Skills
- Building trusted markets - powered by our people
- Our teams are empowered to share ideas, actively pursue them and bring on a challenge.
- Location Overview
- Cboe HQ is located in the historic Old Post Office district, i t' s a landmark that blends classic architecture with modern amenities.
Compensation
- Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement
Benefits
- and Perks of working for Cboe Global Markets
- We value the total wellbeing of our people - including health, financial, personal and social wellness.
- We believe standard benefits like health insurance and fair pay are a given at any organization.
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days and annual community service days
- Health, dental and vision benefits, including access to telemedicine and mental health services
- Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tax Savings Accounts for health, dependent and transportation
- Employee referral bonus program
- Paid Tuition assistance and education opportunities
- Paid parental leave and fertility benefits
- On-site gyms and discounts to other fitness centers
Equal opportunity
- We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any legally protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or v eteran status.
- We are committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected.
- This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Visa & Work Authorization
- This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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