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Cyber Red Team Engineer

RAZOR
Reston, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2026

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
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
Required Qualifications
  • Active TS/SCI with CI Poly
  • 3 years cyber or red team experience
  • Fraud detection platform knowledge
  • Operational security experience
  • Strong documentation skills
  • U.S. citizenship
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

Salary : $150,000 - $200,000

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