Managing Principal, Red Team Operator
Armadin · On-site · Palo Alto
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About Us
At Armadin, we're a group of engineers, researchers, and security researchers on a mission to redefine what proactive security can do in the AI era. Cyberattacks are becoming autonomous and relentless and we believe defending against threats before they materialize is one of the most powerful ways to protect the institutions the world depends on.
We're building autonomous proactive security from the ground up, reinforcing the tradecraft of elite security practioners into purpose-built security models and agents that discover risk and remediate it before organizations are breached.
Led by Kevin Mandia, founder of Mandiant ($5.4B exit to Google), our team brings together researchers and engineers from Google, xAI, Meta, Stanford, Georgia Tech, Waterloo, Berkeley, and MIT to reinvent security for an adversary that never sleeps.
Role Overview
The Managing Principal Red Team Operator is a senior technical leadership role for an experienced offensive security professional who combines deep expertise across application and network security with the ability to mentor, influence, and shape Armadin's technical strategy. This is not a team-building role — you will manage a small number of existing red team operators, providing mentorship and strategic direction while maintaining your own high-impact delivery across complex, multi-disciplinary engagements.
You will be a thought leader within Armadin and across the industry, driving innovation in adversarial methodology, tool development, and the integration of AI into red team operations. Beyond leading engagements, you will work closely with product engineering teams — both remotely and onsite — to ensure Armadin's platform and capabilities incorporate the full spectrum of red team tradecraft and real-world adversarial complexity.
This role requires the ability to think strategically about offensive security across multiple attack surfaces (application, network, infrastructure, cloud, identity), execute at the highest technical level, articulate complex concepts to leadership and product teams, and elevate the skill and impact of your peers.
What You’ll Do
Technical Leadership & Delivery
- Lead and execute sophisticated multi-disciplinary red team engagements spanning application security, network penetration testing, cloud infrastructure, and identity systems — combining expertise across attack vectors into cohesive, high-impact campaigns.
- Identify novel attack chains and weaknesses that transcend traditional security boundaries, conducting source code review, network analysis, binary reverse engineering, and infrastructure assessment in concert to uncover business-critical security gaps.
- Develop comprehensive, technically rigorous reports and executive briefings that translate complex offensive findings into clear remediation roadmaps and risk narratives for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Conduct advanced threat analysis and intelligence gatheri
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ultiple operating systems and platforms (Windows, Linux, macOS), container technologies, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Leadership & Communication
- Proven ability to mentor, lead, and develop technical talent; demonstrated impact on team capability and organizational growth
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills — capable of translating complex technical concepts for executive leadership, product teams, and diverse client audiences
- Strategic thinking and the ability to align technical initiatives with business objectives; experience influencing product roadmaps or organizational strategy
- Independent judgment, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to rapidly assimilate new information to make time-sensitive decisions in ambiguous situations
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship
- Willingness to work onsite in our Palo Alto, CA office to collaborate with product engineering teams, support complex engagements, and participate in strategic initiatives
Even Better With
- Prior experience working alongside AI/ML models, automated offensive security frameworks, or building AI-augmented attack tools
- Published research, conference speaking, or significant open-source contributions in offensive security
- Experience in startup or high-growth environments; demonstrated ability to wear multiple hats and drive initiatives with minimal bureaucracy
- Advanced certifications: OSCP, OSCE, CRTE, CRTO, or equivalent elite-level credentials
- Track record of building offensive security tools or frameworks adopted by the community
- Experience leading or mentoring red team programs within large enterprises
Location
Onsite in Palo Alto, CA
Benefits & Perks | FTE
🏥 Full Health, Dental, & Vision Coverage
📈 Meaningful Equity Ownership
🥙 In-Office Meals
✂️ Haircuts at the Office
🎉 Company Sponsored Conferences & Events