Red Team Specialist

About the role

Hilti's Offensive Security team is looking for a technical Subject Matter Expert in Red Teaming and adversary emulation. The role designs and runs realistic, threat-informed offensive security operations across identity, endpoint, cloud, application, SaaS, OT/manufacturing and hybrid environments, covering infrastructure, tooling, automation, operational security and tradecraft. It is a full-time position based in Buchs, Switzerland, available from January 2027, with no regular travel.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the primary Red Team subject matter expert for adversary emulation, infrastructure, tradecraft and operational security.
• Plan and execute Red Team, Purple Team and adversary emulation exercises based on realistic threat actors, attack paths and business priorities.
• Design, operate and improve Red Team infrastructure, tooling, automation and operational security controls.
• Use threat intelligence to create realistic testing scenarios and attack campaigns.
• Validate prevention, detection and response capabilities with the SOC and detection engineering teams.
• Identify, test and operationalize AI capabilities that improve Red Team scale, speed and effectiveness.
• Define operational standards, rules of engagement and safety mechanisms.
• Mentor colleagues and stakeholders, and share knowledge through workshops, live demos and collaborative exercises.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of hands-on offensive security experience, including at least 2 years focused on Red Team operations.
• Experience designing, deploying, securing and/or operating Red Team infrastructure, for example in cloud or hybrid environments.
• Experience attacking Entra ID, Active Directory and/or hybrid identity environments.
• Strong understanding of operational security, authorization boundaries, risk management, cleanup and emergency stop mechanisms.
• Practical understanding of how AI can augment offensive security.
• Strong English communication skills.

What we offer

• A stable working environment with early responsibility and structured career paths.
• Flexible, trust-based working model including remote work, workation and sabbaticals.
• Relocation and family support, including childcare services and integration assistance.
• Learning and development opportunities and an inclusive culture.
• Modern campus with onsite gym, restaurants and mobility benefits.