Red Team/Purple Team Cybersecurity Lead

Overview Who we are Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world?s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We?re looking for diverse, talented team members who want to... Dream. Do. Grow. with us. This position is based in Plano, TX, with a hybrid mix of some in-office time and some remote work. To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position currently. Who we're looking for Toyota's Cybersecurity & Risk Management (CSRM) group objective is to become a global cybersecurity leader in the mobility space - with the talent, scale, and services to enable our mission of securely bringing mobility for all. We hope you will join us in this time of transformation and be a part of defining the next-generation cybersecurity capabilities for one of the largest global companies in the world. #Cyber Toyota?s Cybersecurity Protection Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Red Team/Purple Team Cybersecurity Lead. The primary responsibility of this role is to organize and conduct goal-based red team exercises, coordinate external red team engagements, collaborate with the blue team to conduct ongoing purple team exercises based on evolving threats and identify control gaps, and produce high-quality, actionable reporting and recommendations on those activities. The person in this role will support the Cyber Protections department's objective to deploy and maintain advanced, enterprise-wide security solutions. What you'll be doing Plan, coordinate, and execute red team exercises to identify vulnerabilities, control gaps, and potential attack vectors in Toyota's information systems. Collaborate with external red team partners to ensure effective and comprehensive engagements. Work closely with the blue team to conduct ongoing purple team exercises, sharing insights and knowledge to improve overall security posture. Analyze and prioritize findings from red and purple team exercises, making data-driven recommendations to enhance the security of Toyota's systems. Produce high-quality reports detailing the results of exercises, including vulnerabilities, risks, and proposed mitigations, and highlighting larger thematic improvement opportunities. Provide guidance and support for the implementation of recommended security controls and improvements. Stay current with emerging threats, trends, and best practices in the cybersecurity landscape to ensure that Toyota's defenses remain effective and up to date. Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the cybersecurity team. What you bring 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on red team, purple team, or penetration testing activities. Strong understanding of security principles, attack methodologies, and vulnerability assessment techniques. Experience with common red team tooling platforms, such as Cobalt Strike, Sliver, etc. Deep knowledge of common network protocols, operating systems, and security tools, and how to exploit/circumvent them. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Bachelor?s degree in computer science or related discipline, or equivalent work experience. Added bonus if you have Experience with threat detection, incident response, and implementing or developing mitigating controls in a large environment. Familiarity with attacker evasion techniques. Exploitation experience with Active Directory / Azure Active Directory, containerization platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.), and major cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.) Knowledge of industry-standard frameworks and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO, OWASP). Master?s degree in computer science or related discipline. Relevant certifications (e.g., OSCP, OSCE, CISSP) are highly desirable. What we?ll bring During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include: A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect. Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement. Vehicle purchase & lease programs. Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family. Flexible work options based on business needs. Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute. Paid holidays and paid time off. Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more. Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA). Belonging at Toyota Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members? efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong. As a company that has been one of DiversityInc?s Top 50 Companies for Diversity and a member of The Billion Dollar Roundtable supporting minority and woman-owned suppliers for over 10 years, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Have a question or need assistance with your application? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com. At Toyota, we don?t just have a vision, but a group of talented, dedicated people who work hard every day to turn that vision into reality. Our mission is to build a future where everyone has the freedom to move. We believe that nothing is impossible. We have big dreams and persevere through any obstacles. We work together to create the future of mobility and make the world a better place. Career Possibilities: Toyota is a place for people who dream big and are determined to make those dreams a reality. We encourage innovation and look for people who will challenge the status quo in order to make the world a better place. We thrive on teamwork and collaboration and know diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are not only the right thing for our people, they are a business imperative. Together, we?re empowered to forge our own paths ? to be agile, curious and embrace a growth mindset and immerse ourselves in situations to gain new perspectives and to inspire bold, innovative ways of thinking and working. Our success as a company is directly tied to our team members? success, and our collective ability to give back to society through an unwavering commitment to delight our customers and make people?s lives better. If you want to be part of the next-generation of innovations that help keep the world moving, then join us. And let?s start our impossible, together

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