Justin Tiplitsky

Director of Engineering

United States15 yrs 11 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Director of Red Team with extensive leadership experience
Expert in Penetration Testing and Cloud Security
Proven track record in developing Red Team capabilities

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity expert specializing in Red Team operations and security assessments.

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Skills

Core Skills

Red TeamingCloud SecurityRed Team AutomationPenetration TestingVulnerability AssessmentsSystems AdministrationNetwork SecurityIt SupportHelpdesk SupportTechnical SupportCustomer Service

Other Skills

ContainerizationKubernetesRed TeamWindows ServerMicrosoft ExchangeVMware/HyperVCisco routing/switchingVulnerability ScanningOffice365Voip phonesLinuxActive DirectoryWindows ServersCisco switching/routingPC Deployment

About

In my current role, I'm the Director of Red Team at Adobe. I've spent the last ten years at some of the world's largest software companies as a member, leader, and most recently a builder of Red Teams. Before working on Red Teams, I spent eight years in Information Technology

Experience

15 yrs 11 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 3 mos

Average Tenure

4 yrs 8 mos

Current Experience

Adobe

2 roles

Director of Red Team

Promoted

Sep 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 8 mos

In this role, I am a Red Team Technical Director who directly manages the planning, capability development, and execution of Red Team Operations. I also strategically oversee adversarial scanning efforts and provide guidance to Security Testing (internal and 3rd party Penetration Testing and Red Teaming) company-wide. The Red Team reports findings to the CSO (Chief Security Officer) staff. After delivering our results to the executive team, we report critical vulnerabilities, work with engineering teams to address systemic security issues at scale, and deliver detection recommendations to the Blue Team.
Technical Leadership
Red Teaming
Purple Teaming

Penetration TestingCloud SecurityContainerizationKubernetesRed TeamRed Teaming

Senior Red Team Engineer / Red Team

Sep 2021 – Sep 2022 · 1 yr

In this role, I am a lead tasked with creating a new Red Team capability being developed from the ground up. I'm involved in hiring and mentorship at all levels, developing TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures), developing strategies for large-scale recon and exploitation, developing automation, and leading Red Team Operations and Research efforts. Additionally, I contribute to developing procedures and policies published company-wide, custom technical presentations tailored for senior executives (Managers/Directors/CISO), and long-term team goals (OKRs) & Jira RoadMaps.
Red Teaming
Red Team Automation
Purple Teaming
Penetration Testing (Cloud, Kubernetes, Containers, Network, Web)

Penetration TestingCloud SecurityContainerizationKubernetesRed TeamRed Teaming+1

Microsoft

Senior Software Security Engineer / Red Team

Jun 2017 – Sep 2021 · 4 yrs 3 mos · Redmond, Washington

In this role, I led and performed Red/Purple Team engagements. My team's work included services/groups within EDG (Edge & Platform, Devices, and Gaming), encompassing Azure, Windows, Windows Server, Microsoft Office, Xbox, and Windows store. Various testing types were used, including Attack Simulation & Adversary Emulation (Red/Purple Teaming), Network Penetration Testing, Physical Penetration Testing, Web Application Penetration Testing, and Code Auditing. Additionally, guidance was provided by my team throughout the remediation process. Other responsibilities included improving team capabilities through research, developing tools, and creating TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures).
Red Teaming
Red Team Automation
Purple Teaming
Penetration Testing (Cloud, Kubernetes, Containers, Network, Web, Physical)
Code Auditing (C, C++, C#, Python)

Penetration TestingCloud SecurityContainerizationKubernetesRed TeamRed Teaming

Intuit

Senior DevSecOps Engineer / Red Team

Jan 2016 – Jun 2017 · 1 yr 5 mos · San Diego, California

In this role, I was a Senior member of a Red Team that performed large-scale Penetration Testing, Red/Purple Teaming, and Vulnerability Assessments. My team was responsible for Security Testing across our entire organization, including our fleet of cloud infrastructure, multiple data centers worldwide, and all apps under the organizational umbrella. We also deployed and maintained cloud infrastructure to assist us with Red Team operations and Security Automation. Our team developed custom tools in-house to help us with day-to-day testing. Our Red Team reported findings through an organized ticketing system and distributed them to individual business units. We provided guidance, consulting, and technical documentation to assist our employees with successfully securing their deployed services and resolving issues. Other responsibilities included developing self-service security tools. These tools allowed our employees to make informed decisions about security with on-demand scans and real-time data.
Red Teaming
Red Team Automation
Penetration Testing
Vulnerability Scanning
Cloud Security

Red TeamPenetration TestingCloud SecurityRed TeamingVulnerability Assessments

Goodsource solutions, inc.

Systems Administrator

May 2013 – Dec 2015 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Carlsbad, California

In this position, I provided support to multiple sites including the troubleshooting of network and server issues. I also provided assistance to employees through service requests. Management and configuration of Active Directory to support 5 locations nationwide. Maintenance and configuration of collocation data centers which housed critical infrastructure. Creation of Microsoft Exchange user mailboxes and distribution lists including troubleshooting of mail flow problems. Management of Ironport email smart host appliance and additional configuration necessary to improve security. Maintenance and configuration of Barracuda Email appliance. Setup and training of new user's. Building, configuring, deploying, and troubleshooting of VMware and HyperV environment. Backup and restore through shadow copies and Veem backup software. Configuration and maintenance of Group Policy's. Setup and configuration of Nimble San for HyperV environment. Running security assessments on main office and remote location to discover security weaknesses and vulnerabilities. Vulnerability scanning with Nessus across multiple location.
Windows Server
Microsoft Exchange
VMware/HyperV
Cisco routing/switching
Vulnerability Scanning

Windows ServerMicrosoft ExchangeVMware/HyperVCisco routing/switchingVulnerability ScanningSystems Administration+1

Into university partnerships

IT Support Technician

Aug 2012 – Apr 2013 · 8 mos · Solana Beach, California

In this position, I supported the infrastructure for the US region of an international UK based company including all application processing centers and 10 on-site campus locations. This also included all national and international traveling employees. Other responsibilities included purchasing, budget, and vendor management. US integration of globally deployed initiatives and standards. I assisted in the planning, configuration, and deployment of cloud technologies including Office365 and box.com cloud storage. Additionally I deployed cloud AV technology, audited security, and performed incident response.
Windows Server
Microsoft Exchange
Office365
Voip phones
Cisco routing/switching
Network Security

Windows ServerMicrosoft ExchangeOffice365Voip phonesCisco routing/switchingNetwork Security+1

Infracore llc

IT Support Specialist

Mar 2012 – Jul 2012 · 4 mos · Greater San Diego Area

In this position, I used enterprise technologies to optimize client infrastructure while independently working out of a ticketing system to support dailys issues. I worked with VMware, HyperV, and Cisco technologies on a daily basis. Clients ranged from 50-500 employees. Other responsibilities included planning secure networks, installing IDS/log correlation software, and working with clients to strengthen the overall security of their network.
VMware/HyperV
Cisco routing/switching
Windows Server
Linux
Helpdesk Support

VMware/HyperVCisco routing/switchingWindows ServerLinuxHelpdesk SupportIT Support+1

Ii-vi optical systems, inc.

Helpdesk Support Analyst

Oct 2009 – Oct 2011 · 2 yrs · Murrieta, California

In this position, I performed helpdesk support in a manufacturing environment for a private military contractor. My core responsibilities included PC imaging/software deployment, Outlook support, and Microsoft Office support. Other responsibilities included configuring/updating computers for use with engineering equipment, vendor management, maintaining inventory, data backups, virus removal, purchasing of computer equipment, diagnostic of hardware/software, and support for remote users . I was responsible for all printer configuration, maintenance, and toner inventory/replacement. additional responsibilities included configuring/troubleshooting of network equipment, configuration of 802.1Q VLAN's, and support of Active Directory, DHCP, and DNS.
Active Directory
Windows Servers
Cisco switching/routing
Helpdesk Support
PC Deployment

Active DirectoryWindows ServersCisco switching/routingHelpdesk SupportPC DeploymentIT Support

Geek squad

Computer Repair Technician

Aug 2008 – Sep 2010 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Murrieta, California

In this position, I was responsible for customer service including resolution of customer satisfaction issues. I performed diagnostics on computer hardware and software, repaired desktop/laptop computers, and performed operating system restores and virus removal on Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7. I also performed phone based technical support. Other responsibilities included selling laptop and desktop computers as well as assisting customers in the purchase and setup of network devices.
Customer Service
PC and Laptop Repair
Computer Diagnostics
Sales and Network equipment support
Apples sales and support

Customer ServicePC and Laptop RepairComputer DiagnosticsSales and Network equipment supportTechnical Support