Sr. Red Team Operator
T. Rowe Price
At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident.
We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good business. With a career at the firm, you can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. You’ll enjoy resources to support your career path, as well as compensation, benefits, and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you’ll find a collaborative culture that respects and values differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity.
Join us for the opportunity to grow and make a difference in ways that matter to you.
Role Summary
As a member of our Red Team, you will be tasked with challenging assumptions and uncovering unknown vulnerabilities. Working closely with our Incident Response and Cyber Threat Intelligence teams, you will employ adversarial techniques to evaluate the resilience of our people, processes, and technologies against cyber threats. When gaps are identified, you'll collaborate with peers and leadership to communicate findings and guide effective remediation strategies. Your responsibilities will include conducting penetration tests, designing and participating in Red Team/Purple Team exercises, and strengthening our detection and response capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Conduct penetration testing across enterprise networks, systems, and technology stacks.
- Design and coordinate Red/Purple Team exercises.
- Contribute to ongoing attack simulation and validation programs.
- Identify, recommend, and implement controls and detection measures in response to emerging cyber threats, supporting Incident Response and Cyber Threat Intelligence teams.
- Drive improvements to cybersecurity best practices within your group.
- Collaborate with team members to enhance processes and standards.
- Business Knowledge
- Translate cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities into actionable solutions for technology teams.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of cyber program objectives.
- Possess knowledge of prevalent threats and historical attacks targeting the Financial Services industry.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience), plus 5+ years of experience supporting a 24x7 global enterprise.
- Familiarity with Windows domain concepts in hybrid cloud environments.
- Experience operating in cloud environments.
- Proven ability to identify vulnerabilities in networks, systems, and applications using established penetration testing frameworks, tools, and manual techniques.
- Strong understanding of web technologies (HTML, JavaScript, etc.) and related vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10, XSS, SQL Injection, filter bypassing).
- Deep knowledge of Windows operating systems, with familiarity in Unix, Linux, and macOS.
- Ability to leverage the MITRE ATT&CK framework, Cyber Threat Intelligence, and Cybersecurity Awareness concepts.
- Understanding of security infrastructure such as firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Proxy Servers, Security Event Managers, and VPNs.
- Basic scripting/coding skills (Python or PowerShell preferred).
- Commitment to quality and meticulous attention to detail.
- Leadership in work reviews and constructive feedback.
- Subject matter expertise in one or more cybersecurity programs.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
Preferred:
- Information security certifications such as Offensive Security (OSCP/OSCE), SANS GIAC (GPEN, GWAPT, GXPN), or similar.
- Experience with Active Directory concepts and vulnerabilities.
- Background in the Financial Services industry.
- System administration experience.
FINRA Requirements
FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.
Work Flexibility
This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to three days per week from home.
Base Salary Ranges
Please review the job posting for the location of this specific opportunity.
$94,500.00 - $161,000.00 for the location of: Maryland, Colorado, Washington and remote workers$103,000.00 - $177,000.00 for the location of: Washington, D.C.
$117,000.00 - $201,000.00 for the location of: New York, California
Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role. Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At T. Rowe Price, our associates are our greatest asset. We thrive because our company culture is built on inclusion and because we sustain a work environment where associates can bring their best selves to work every day. The backgrounds, talents, and experiences of our global associates allow us to embrace new ideas and perspectives that move our business priorities forward and enable us to deliver strong client outcomes. Here, you can expect equal opportunity and fair and consistent treatment for all.
Benefits
We value your goals and needs, at work and in life. As an associate, you’ll be supported with resources, benefits, and work-life balance so you can thrive in ways that matter to you.
Featured employee benefits to enrich your life:
Competitive compensation
Annual bonus eligibility
A generous retirement plan
Hybrid work schedule
Health and wellness benefits, including online therapy
Paid time off for vacation, illness, medical appointments, and volunteering days
Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits