Security Engineer / Red Team Operator - Remote - Virginia

Technology Division, Cyber Security Operations Team

100% Remote (working EST) 

About the Team:  

The Cyber Security Operations team is critical to the strategic foundation of our products, most notably the secure delivery of our new Digital SAT and AP programs. We are a highly motivated group of cyber security experts who take a proactive approach to ensuring a strong security posture.  We partner across the organization to mature our Threat Management and Incident Response procedures and are constantly seeking and experimenting with new technologies. We are currently using a variety of cutting-edge tools that provide comprehensive cyber security operations for the College Board’s critical infrastructure in support of the College Board’s mission to connect students to college success and opportunity.  College Board is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members feel valued, respected, and supported in their work. We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to join our team and contribute to our ongoing success.  

About the Role 

The College Board is seeking a Red Team Operator who will play a critical role in strengthening our cybersecurity infrastructure. This individual will validate the effectiveness of our security controls and detection logic through offensive security operations and collaborative purple teaming exercises. Leveraging their deep understanding of threat actors, they will simulate potential cyber threats across our systems while documenting their findings and methodologies. This will provide invaluable insights into vulnerabilities and serve as a roadmap for improving our security measures. The operator will also need to communicate these results effectively to various stakeholders within the organization, ensuring leadership is aware of the potential threats and can take appropriate action to mitigate them. This work is crucial to …