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Senior Red Team Operator
Role summary
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The Senior Red Team Operator plans and conducts sophisticated authorised cyber-attacks to test Barclays’ systems, applications, networks and personnel against real-world threats. Requirements typically include substantial experience in penetration testing, red teaming, adversary emulation, vulnerability research and security tooling, together with strong knowledge of attack frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK. Candidates should be comfortable with scripting, cloud and infrastructure security, report writing and presenting findings to technical and senior stakeholders. The role expects sound judgement, discretion, strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with defensive security, technology and risk teams. Relevant certifications such as OSCP, OSEP, CREST or equivalent experience may be advantageous.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Analyst jobs are degree level: the employer sponsors you at GBP 41,700 or the job's going rate if higher (finance analysts about GBP 45,800).
Before you apply: Dealing, advising and senior roles usually need a regulator's licence or approval, which checks your honesty, skills and finances. Ask if your job does.
Watch for: A lower floor of GBP 33,400 applies in some cases, such as new entrants. The employer must hold a sponsor licence and you need a confirmed job offer first.
Official source: GOV.UK: Skilled Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Banking jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee is yours (GBP 819; GBP 324 health and care) unless the employer pays; moving help varies |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
| Health cover | NHS care for visa holders; you pay a health surcharge of GBP 1,035 a year, except on health and care visas |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
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About Barclays
Barclays is a major British universal bank serving individual consumers, businesses, institutions and governments in the UK and international markets. Its activities span consumer banking, business banking, corporate and investment banking, wealth management and specialist financial services. Headquartered in London, Barclays operates through a large network of branches, offices and technology centres, supported by extensive digital and payment platforms. The bank employs professionals across finance, technology, cybersecurity, risk, operations, customer service and markets. As a highly regulated financial institution, Barclays places strong emphasis on resilience, information security, responsible risk management and protection of customer data. Its cybersecurity teams help defend critical banking infrastructure, assess emerging threats and improve the organisation’s ability to prevent, detect and respond to attacks.