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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Ethical Hacker/Cyber Hunt Specialist - **Company:** Clear Ridge Defense - **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $190,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Red Team (Cyber Security), Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Cyber Threat Analysis, Metasploit, Cyber Warfare - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=121e8eb52a63e84d ## About the Role * 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 ## Description * 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, 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:$250/mo indefinitely per successful referral, 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. ## Related Videos - [Python-Based Data Streaming Pipelines Within Minutes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1233-python-based-data-streaming-pipelines-within-minutes) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Why and when should we consider Stream Processing frameworks in our solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1085-why-and-when-should-we-consider-stream-processing-frameworks-in-our-solutions) - [We Deserve Rights](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/232-we-deserve-rights) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Leveraging Server-Sent Events (SSE) for Efficient Data Streaming in UI Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/905-leveraging-server-sent-events-sse-for-efficient-data-streaming-in-ui-development) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023) - [Dev Digest 216: CyberSec + Mythos, Stack Overflow for Agents & DOOM in TTF](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/728-dev-digest-216-cybersec-mythos-stack-overflow-for-agents-doom-in-ttf) - [Dev Digest 191: Malware interviews, EU ❤️ Open Source and Skilled Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/645-dev-digest-191-malware-interviews-eu-open-source-and-skilled-agents) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers)