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Security Researcher- onsite Arlington, VA

Arlington, Virginia

Onsite

Full Time

$145k - $185k

Security Researcher

This company 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. 

The company is located in Arlington, VA and will be onsite.

What You Will Be Doing:
  • 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

Required Skills & Experience:
  • 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
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.
This position doesn’t provide sponsorship.

Posted by: Ashton Corbett