Job Description

A mission-focused technology start-up 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.

Posted By: Patrick Fuller

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