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About the 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Skills

• 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

Location

• Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 7+ years of experience

Education Level

• University degree

Salary/Compensations

• $96,900 - $136,800 CAD

Benefits

• Discretionary variable compensation award
• Growth opportunities and skill development
• Total Rewards package includes base salary, variable compensation, health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs.
• Training and onboarding sessions
• Regular career, development, and performance conversations with manager
• Access to an online learning platform
• Variety of mentoring programs
• Competitive benefits plan

About the Company

• TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores.
• Strives to make every interaction, product, and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world.
• Over 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to foster deeper relationships, ensure disciplined execution, and build a simpler, faster banking experience.
• Deeply committed to being a leader in client experience.
• Reimagining what banking can be for clients, colleagues and communities.
• TD Ready Commitment is a multi-year North American initiative targeting C$1 billion by 2030 in community giving across Financial Security, Vibrant Planet, Connected Communities, and Better Health.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.
• TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact.
• We're committed to your success and foster a respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, everyone has fair opportunities to grow, and you can unlock your full potential to achieve your career goals.
• Here at TD, we hire and develop the best.
• Accommodation your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.
• At TD we’re guided by our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues, and share a set of values that shape our culture and guide our behavior.
• In exchange for how our colleagues show up to help TD succeed, we are committed to delivering a colleague experience grounded in Impact, Growth and a Culture of Care.
• No matter where you work across TD, we empower you to make an impact at work and in your community, explore and grow your career and be part of our caring and inclusive culture.
• At TD, we’re committed to fostering an environment where all colleagues are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work, experience equitable opportunities, and feel respected and supported.
• We’re dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of the customers and the communities in which we live and serve.