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The Senior Red Team operator reports to the Sr. Manager of Red Team and provides execution and collaboration to a team of highly skilled offensive security engineers and is a subject matter expert to BMO businesses and functions on threat actor simulation exercises. This role will be responsible for the planning and execution of ethical hacking and adversary emulation campaigns to identify weaknesses in security controls, platforms and infrastructure hardening, application logic and physical security. The Senior Red Team Operator executes on strategic offensive security direction that is aligned with corporate business objectives, regulatory requirements and relevant attack scenarios.

KEY Functions :

• Adversarial Operations Technical Execution – Plans, implements, and leads technical execution of Red Team operation phases. Leads planned Red Team activities with a high degree of trust and integrity, adhering strongly to rules of engagement and internal standard operating procedures. Familiar with modern adversarial tradecraft supported by threat intelligence and able to advise during the planning and execution of Red Team operations of tactics, techniques and procedures utilized by modern adversaries.
• Team Leadership – Leads the execution of activities by specialized staff in Red Team campaigns aimed at identifying opportunities to enhance BMO security controls including malicious event detection, protection and response. Works with management and peers to foster the development of less experienced Red Team members
• Subject Matter Expertise - Provides technical leadership as a Red and Purple Team subject matter expert to business areas, project teams and information security practitioners to apply and execute appropriate use of technology solutions. Leads efforts on the execution of Red Team operations to include pre-engagement, engagement and post-engagement activities. Advises on the efficacy of current processes for Red Team activities and challenges with regard to security standards and the impact of the technology.
• Secure Testing - Performs adversarial and TTP simulation testing according to a structured process, to include but not limited to; writing test plans, test cases and test reports. This may include oversight and/or execution of the configuration and deployment of security testing software and application of results to security analysis.
• Information Security Risk Management – Works with leadership to mature red team, reporting and remediation guidance in alignment with local and global regulatory requirements and internal governing enterprise risk management policies. Identifies security gaps and deficiencies by conducting risk assessments; able to recommend corrective action of identified vulnerabilities and weaknesses. Executes the planning, testing, tracking, and advisory of necessary risk acceptance for identified security risks.

KEY SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years Offensive Security experience working in a technical role (penetration testing, manual application/web assessments, threat hunting, etc.)
• 3+ years Red Team (threat actor simulation) experience working in a technical role
• Strong written and verbal skills with the ability to present complex technical observations to a non-technical audience.
• Demonstrates familiarity with adversarial tradecraft, threat intelligence ingestion and difference in value of penetration testing and red team assessments.
• Demonstrates leadership competency working with geographically separated teams of specialized cyber security professionals.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Zero Point Security Certified Red Team Operator (CRTO 2025 Edition)
• Offensive Security Experienced Penetration Tester (OSEP)

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

• Strong working knowledge of:
• Windows and Linux based platforms, applications and TCP/IP network security technologies
• Strong technical knowledge of multifaceted exploits and chained attacks.
• Demonstrated ability to execute attack emulations without detection.
• Information security concepts, principles and components of a comprehensive information security program
• Strong, demonstrable aptitude for and interest in offensive and application security.
• Strong understanding of vulnerability exploitation and an aptitude for identifying weaknesses in controls and infrastructure.
• Advanced knowledge and/or demonstrated experience in application penetration testing
• Strong knowledge of customer payload development

ABOUT US

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.
As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.
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