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Security Researcher

Motion Recruitment
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/27/2026 CLOSED ON 5/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Researcher position at Motion Recruitment?

A mission-focused technology start-up is seeking a Cyber Security Research Engineer with strong offensive security expertise, software development skills, and threat research experience. This role involves developing and automating sophisticated attack paths and creating cutting-edge tools for cyber and electromagnetic operations. Location: Arlington, VA (In-Office) for core hours.

What You’ll Do

  • Design and implement attack paths emulating real-world adversaries
  • Develop custom tools and scripts for attack execution and validation
  • Automate and enhance red team tools for scalable deployment
  • Research and integrate threat intelligence to enhance detection capabilities

Qualifications

  • 3 years of threat research and coding experience
  • Deep understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework and adversary TTPs
  • Hands-on experience with red teaming, threat emulation platforms, and C2 frameworks
  • Programming skills in Python and/or Golang
  • Experience with containerization (Docker), API security, and large-scale data analysis
  • Background in offensive cyber operations, red teaming, and adversary emulation

This is a unique opportunity to work on mission-critical cyber capabilities that directly impact national security. If you’re passionate about offensive security, advanced cyber research, and building next-generation security tools.

Posted By: Patrick Fuller

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