Purple Team Lead/Sr Vulnerability Assessment Analyst at Sentar Inc. in Fort Bragg, NC

Job description

• Sentar is seeking a Purple Team Lead/Sr Vulnerability Assessment Analyst in FT Bragg, NC!
• **This position ia preaward**
• The Purple Team Lead / Senior Penetration Tester is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing advanced Purple Team operations that integrate offensive security testing with defensive validation in support of an Army contract This role conducts authorized adversary emulation and penetration testing to assess the effectiveness of cybersecurity controls, improve detection capabilities, and strengthen the organization's overall security posture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute Purple Team engagements that combine offensive penetration testing with real-time defensive monitoring and response validation.
• Plan and conduct Computer Defense Assistance Program (CDAP) missions, including Network Assistance Visits (NAV), Network Damage Assessments (NDA), and Persistent Penetration Testing (PPT).
• Perform authorized network, application, and infrastructure penetration testing to identify security weaknesses and validate defensive controls.
• Simulate real-world adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to assess detection, response, and recovery capabilities.
• Collaborate closely with Blue Team, Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), and incident response personnel to validate security monitoring, detection rules, and response procedures.
• Develop detailed technical findings, risk assessments, and remediation recommendations following each assessment.
• Ensure all testing activities are conducted in accordance with approved Rules of Engagement (ROE), Army regulations, and applicable DoD cybersecurity policies.
• Mentor junior cybersecurity personnel and contribute to the continuous improvement of Purple Team methodologies, tools, and operational procedures.

Requirements

• Clearance Level: Secret
• Education: N/A
• Desired certifications: CISSP, CASP+ or CCNP
• 7+ years experience leading penetration testing, Red Team, or Purple Team operations within DoD or federal environments.
• Strong understanding of offensive security methodologies, adversary emulation, and penetration testing frameworks.
• Experience with network, web application, Active Directory, cloud, and endpoint security assessments.
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and DoD cyber operations.
• Familiarity with common penetration testing and security assessment tools (e.g., Cobalt Strike, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, BloodHound, Impacket, Kali Linux).

Skills

Required

• Penetration testing
• Red Team operations
• Purple Team operations
• Offensive security methodologies
• Adversary emulation
• Network security assessments
• Web application security assessments
• Active Directory security assessments
• Cloud security assessments
• Endpoint security assessments
• MITRE ATT&CK
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Preferred

• CISSP
• CASP+
• CCNP

Benefits

• Our unique employee ownership model attracts top talent, giving employees the freedom to take initiative and drive meaningful improvements. In addition to cultivating a thriving and inclusive work environment, Sentar offers an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. Employee ownership is the foundation of our culture, promoting participation, teamwork, and accountability while ensuring long-term financial security and a commitment to excellence.
• Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Flexible Spending Plan options
• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options
• Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees
• Generous 401(k) match
• Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service
• Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development reimbursement
• Recognition and Awards programs