You've heard of us, now come work with us. Clear Ridge Defense is seeking an elite ethical hacker to join our cadre of experts in support of USCYBERCOM. In addition to being TS/SCI cleared and polygraphed, the best candidate will be a principal cyber hunt expert with experience directly supporting cyberspace operations in and around Cyber Mission Force (CMF). Your innovative thought and persistent, endless pursuit of exploitation, while emulating opposing force threats, will drive mission success. Roles and Responsibilities You will... Identify and exploit vulnerabilities and unique misconfigurations within common operating systems Assist in the acquisition, administration, and implementation of Red Team operational infrastructure Research and develop cyber threat actor's Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and environments for use in threat emulation Plan and execute adversarial scenarios in cyber exercises Be part of a unique initiative forging new Standard Operating Procedures Serve as the SME for working groups and leading cutting-edge research Must-Haves Excellent interpersonal communication skills A Top Secret / SCI clearance with polygraph Five or more (5+) years of relevant experience in the Cyber Mission Force (CMF), either working directly or in-support to cyber operations A bachelor's degree in a ComputerScience/IT/engineering related field, or, hold accredited certifications (e.g., OSCP, OSEP, PNPT, GPEN) Experience with Cobalt Strike, Metasploit, PoshC2, and/or Mythic An ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace with unique TTPs Nice-To-Haves Leadership experience Cyber exercise support experience Cyber threat emulation experience Additional Information Ranking #5 in Maryland and #7 in Government Services! And see how we were ranked a 2023 Top Workplace by the Baltimore Sun! Clear Ridge Defense is the premier service solutions provider supporting the Service and Joint cyberspace operations and intelligence community in three core areas of expertise: Cyber Systems & Software Engineering Cyber Intelligence & Operations Planning Security Risk Analysis, Mitigation & Training All delivered by highly talented and focused team members that are supported by an unmatched professional and family-oriented culture that leverages and builds on sound, proven principles. Benefits Snapshot: 100% Fully-Covered Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 100% Fully-Covered Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance 100% Fully-Covered Life and AD&D Insurance Unique Flexible PTO 11 Paid Federal Holidays $500 New Uniform Bonus for Transitioning Military Monthly Tax-Free Cell Phone Stipend Monthly Tax-Free Gym Wellness / Streaming Subscription Stipend to include Amazon Prime, Netflix, Audible, etc. Competitive 401k Matching to plan for retirement Free financial advising from qualified experts Annual $5,000 Training Allotment One-of-a-kind Referral Program: $5,000 per referral OR $250/mo indefinitely, with no limit to number of referrals Business Development and Client Expansion Bonuses Monthly Company-Paid Socials and Events Access to our Company Swag Store CRD fully supports Maryland's Equal Pay for Equal Work – Wage Range Transparency law, which mandates employers to provide detailed wage and benefits information in all job postings. The salary range for this position is: $120,000 - $190,000/ year Salary ranges provided are subject to the following variables and circumstances, which may impact whether the actual paid salary falls within the range: The contract the employee is assigned to support. For example, this advertised position may support multiple contracts. The negotiated rates between CRD and our client. The option year of the contract the employee is assigned to. Annual performance of the employee and/or the company. If the employee takes on additional company responsibilities. If the company makes a strategic hiring decision (e.g., investment in the employee) for growth opportunities. If the employee does not meet the qualifications fully but a waiver is provided by CRD or our clients. If the employee is assigned a lower-level labor category due to external circumstances than they actually qualify for. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.