My client is seeking a Cyber Security Research Engineer with strong offensive security expertise, software development skills, and threat research experience. This role involves developing and automating sophisticated attack paths and creating cutting-edge tools for cyber and electromagnetic operations. Location: Arlington, VA (In-Office) for core hours.

What You’ll Do:

Design and implement attack paths emulating real-world adversaries Develop custom tools and scripts for attack execution and validation Automate and enhance red team tools for scalable deployment Research and integrate threat intelligence to enhance detection capabilities
Qualifications: 3+ years of threat research and coding experience Deep understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework and adversary TTPs Hands-on experience with red teaming, threat emulation platforms, and C2 frameworks Programming skills in Python and/or Golang Experience with containerization (Docker), API security, and large-scale data analysis Background in offensive cyber operations, red teaming, and adversary emulation

This is a unique opportunity to work on mission-critical cyber capabilities that directly impact national security. If you’re passionate about offensive security, advanced cyber research, and building next-generation security tools.

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