Sr. Red Team Specialist

Job Description: Building trusted markets — powered by our people  At Cboe Global Markets, we inspire our people to solve complex challenges together because what we do matters. We provide the financial infrastructure that powers the global economy. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, Cboe delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world.    We’re building meaningful ways to support professional and personal development while strengthening the trust we’ve earned as a global market leader. Our teams are empowered to share ideas, actively pursue them and bring on a challenge. As champions of internal mobility and access to opportunity, we encourage our people to “go for it” and equip our managers with the training to coach their teams to the next level. We strive to provide employees a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities. To support strong partnership and team connection, this role follows a four day in office work model. Location Overview Cboe HQ is located in the historic Old Post Office district, it’s a landmark that blends classic architecture with modern amenities. The building features expansive spaces with high ceilings and large windows, offering an abundance of natural light and panoramic views of the city skyline and the Chicago River. With its prime location in the heart of downtown, the OPO Building provides easy access to major transportation hubs, including Union Station and multiple CTA lines, making it convenient for commuters. The building is home to a variety of amenities, including restaurants, a fitness center, and collaborative workspaces, creating a vibrant and dynamic work environment in one of Chicago's most iconic areas. Role Overview The Security Operations team is hiring a Senior Red Team Specialist. The Senior Red Team Specialist is a highly skilled individual contributor within the Security Operations organization, responsible for planning and executing advanced offensive security operations that emulate real‑world adversaries and rigorously test enterprise security controls. This role is deeply technical and hands‑on, with active engagement across endpoint, identity, cloud, SaaS, network, and application environments. This position partners closely with Detection Engineering, Threat Hunting, Incident Response, and Purple Team functions to ensure red team engagements drive measurable improvements in detection coverage, response effectiveness, and overall defensive posture. While the role does not own enterprise‑wide red team strategy, it plays a key role in shaping red team tactics, tooling, and execution standards, and in translating offensive findings into actionable defensive outcomes. Your responsibilities will be: Executing adversary emulation and red team engagements aligned to real‑world threat actor techniques and objectives Performing hands‑on offensive operations, including initial access, persistence, privilege escalation, lateral movement, and command‑and‑control 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 Identifying control gaps, detection blind spots, and architectural weaknesses across enterprise environments Supporting incident response teams during complex investigations by providing attacker tradecraft insight Producing clear, actionable reporting that translates technical findings into operationally relevant recommendations Contributing to the improvement of red team processes, safety controls, and engagement playbooks Mentoring junior analysts and contributing to skills development across the security operations team The ideal candidate has 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 Hands‑on experience attacking and evading controls in endpoint, identity, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures Working understanding of defensive security technologies, such as EDR, SIEM, identity protection, and cloud security controls Experience collaborating in purple team exercises and adapting techniques based on detection feedback Ability to independently plan and execute offensive tasks within a defined engagement scope Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and reporting High ethical standards and experience operating within defined rules of engagement You’ll really stand out with: Experience executing threat‑intelligence‑informed adversary emulation, not just vulnerability‑driven testing A track record of helping convert red team findings into improved detections or response playbooks Strong scripting or automation skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) to support tooling and operations Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK for mapping activity and communicating impact Experience operating in regulated or large enterprise environments Demonstrated ability to mentor junior analysts or contribute to internal training materials Curiosity, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset 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. Still, you should know we offer: Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement  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  2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire  Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan   Tax Savings Accounts for health, dependent and transportation  Employee referral bonus program   Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities   Some of our associates’ favorite benefits and perks include:  Complimentary lunch, snacks and coffee in any Cboe office Paid Tuition assistance and education opportunities  Generous charitable giving company match  Paid parental leave and fertility benefits   On-site gyms and discounts to other fitness centers  Paid Time Off More About Cboe Global Markets We’re reimagining the future of the workplace by focusing on what matters most, our people. Our journey is an inclusive one. We’re investing deeply in leadership programs and career development initiatives that ensure everyone has an equal chance to succeed.   We work with purpose, solving problems with ingenuity, collaboration, and a lot of passion. We’re an engaged and excited team connecting markets across borders and embracing growth in all its forms to achieve incredible outcomes.  Learn more about life at Cboe on our website and LinkedIn. Equal Employment 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 veteran status. We are committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected.   #LI-CP1 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. Salary Ranges (applicable for US locations only) At Cboe, we are committed to providing a competitive, transparent, and market‑informed total rewards program. The anticipated base salary range for this role is $121,550-$157,300, with actual compensation determined by job‑related factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal alignment, and location. This role may also be eligible for annual incentive compensation and, where applicable, participation in Cboe's long-term equity programs. Additional information about Cboe's total rewards program, including benefits and other compensation components, can be found here: Total Rewards at CBOE. Any communication from Cboe regarding this position will only come from a Cboe recruiter who has a @cboe.com email or via LinkedIn Recruiter. Cboe does not use any other third party communication tools for recruiting purposes. Cboe is always looking for intelligent, innovative and hard-working individuals. Our success is based on our talented team of industry and technology professionals, which we believe is the strongest in the industry, and we pride ourselves on hiring the best and brightest. Cboe Global Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please click the following links: Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law (in English) Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law (in Spanish) Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law (Supplement) E-Verify Participation Poster (English & Spanish) Right to Work Poster (English) Right to Work Poster (Spanish) If you have been contacted about a job opening at Cboe by someone that does not have a @cboe.com email, this is NOT a trusted source. Cboe only utilizes emails from @cboe.com or Linkedin messaging for recruitment purposes. 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