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# 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:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/c14399dd-70b3-4bcf-abe4-9400954397f6

## 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.