Information Security Specialist - Red Team Operator

This role is eligible for a discretionary variable compensation award that considers business and individual performance. TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs. As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

We are seeking a skilled Information Security Specialist - Red Team Operator to join our offensive security program and help strengthen our defensive posture through realistic adversary emulation. This role focuses on executing end‑to‑end red team engagements that simulate real-world threat actors, validate security controls, and provide actionable insight to detection and response teams. The ideal candidate brings hands-on technical expertise, strong tradecraft, and the ability to operate safely and professionally in a highly governed enterprise environment. Job Details - What You’ll Do Plan and execute full‑scope red team engagements, including reconnaissance, initial access, lateral movement, privilege escalation, command-and-control, and objective completion Emulate real-world threat actors using established TTPs (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK) Conduct phishing and social engineering campaigns within defined legal and ethical constraints Develop and maintain custom tooling, payloads, and infrastructure to support operations Collaborate closely with Blue Team, Purple Team, Threat Intelligence, and Incident Response partners Produce clear, technically accurate engagement reports and executive-ready summaries Contribute to detection engineering by identifying gaps in controls, telemetry, and response processes Support continuous improvement of red team methodologies, playbooks, and governance processes Mentor junior operators and contribute to team knowledge sharing Job Requirements - What You Need to Succeed University degree 7+ years of experience in offensive security, red teaming, penetration testing, or equivalent hands-on security roles Strong knowledge of Windows Active Directory environments, identity abuse, and enterprise authentication flows Proven experience with common red team tooling (e.g., C2 frameworks, phishing platforms, custom payloads) Solid understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and endpoint security controls Ability to safely execute adversarial activities in regulated environments with strict scope and approval processes Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and technical walkthroughs Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams Other Skills & Assets Familiarity with EDR, SIEM, and cloud security controls from an attacker’s perspective Experience developing custom tooling in languages such as C#, Python, and PowerShell Knowledge of red team infrastructure, domain management, and OPSEC best practices Relevant certifications (e.g., CRTO, OSCP, GXPN, Red Team Ops–focused certs) Experience in financial services, large enterprises, or highly regulated environments Who We Are: TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we strive to make every interaction, product, and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for over 27