Cyber Red Team Engineer

Overview Our clients, a rapidly growing/expanding AI-focused software development company supporting federal agencies, is seeking a Cyber Red Team Specialist. About the Organization Delivers mission-critical technology for those who protect what matters. Builds AI-enabled capabilities purpose-built for federal law enforcement and national security partners. Work sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and identity technology. Operates with a startup mentality focused on technical depth, creative problem-solving, and ownership. Work Location
Columbia, MD
On-site work across both low-side (commercial internet) and high-side (classified) environments
Time split between office and customer facilities
Schedule: Monday–Friday; occasional after-hours work for time-sensitive operational testing or technique validation
Required Qualifications
Preferred Active Top Secret/ Secret Clearance- SCI with CI Poly
Eligible and Ability to obtain TS/ Secret Clearance
3+ years cyber or red team experience
Fraud detection platform knowledge
Operational security experience
Strong documentation skills
U.S. citizenship
Role Summary Support cyber operations and red team activities to evaluate platforms, identify vulnerabilities, and develop repeatable methodologies. Key Responsibilities
Develop and validate cyber methodologies
Conduct platform and identity testing
Identify vulnerabilities and document findings
Configure secure environments
Support evaluation databases
Create documentation and workflows
Collaborate with ML teams
Stay current on cyber trends
Preferred Qualifications
Penetration testing background
Identity system experience
Mobile platform knowledge
Security certifications
What Success Looks Like
30 days: Learn systems
90 days: Execute testing independently
6 months: Develop reusable methodologies
Compensation & Benefits
Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
10% company contribution to a Vanguard-sponsored 401(k) plan, vested immediately
7 weeks paid time off, accrued semi-monthly
Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
Dependent care and health FSA accounts
$5,000 annual professional development and tuition reimbursement
$200 monthly communication allowance
$2,000 technology allowance every two years
Employee equity plan
Referral, annual, and spot bonuses
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