Afarax is looking for a freelance Senior Ethical Hacker / Red Team Operator. We need you! The project: Our client in the banking sector, is seeking an experienced Senior Ethical Hacker / Red Team Operator to strengthen their team. Key responsibilities: • Plan and execute Red Team engagements (end-to-end attack simulations) • Develop and use advanced attack techniques (TTPs) aligned with real threat actors • Perform initial access, privilege escalation, lateral movement, and persistence • Evade detection systems (EDR, SIEM, SOC monitoring) • Collaborate with Blue Teams for purple team exercises • Deliver high-impact reporting including risk scenarios and business impact Is this you? • Deep expertise in offensive security and adversary simulation • Strong knowledge of Active Directory attacks, cloud security (Azure/AWS), and endpoint security • Experience with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK • Proficiency in tools like Cobalt Strike, BloodHound, Mimikatz, Impacket • Advanced scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, C#) • Strategic and offensive mindset • Ability to think like an attacker and anticipate defense mechanisms • Strong autonomy and leadership in complex environments • Certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, CRTO, OSEP are highly valued How afarax supports you? You benefit from our extensive network You will have access to projects that fit your expertise We help and support you throughout your project We offer the possibility to build a valuable and lasting partnership Check out more projects on: https://afarax.be/jobs/type/freelance/