Ethical Hacker/Cyber Hunt Specialist

• 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.

• 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

Clear Ridge Defense is looking for TS/SCI w/poly cleared Certified Ethical Hackers/Cyber Hunt Experts to join our team in the Ft. Meade area.