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Top Secret
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
No Traveling
IT - Security
Washington, DC (Off-Site/Hybrid)•Huntsville, AL (On-Site/Office)•Clarksburg, WV (On-Site/Office)
Paradyme is seeking experienced Senior Cybersecurity SME / Team Lead for upcoming projects in support of major federal law enforcement and intelligence customers. The people in these positions will work in secured federal facilities in: Washington, DC; Huntsville, AL; and Clarksburg, WV.
A current TOP SECRET clearance is required to be considered.
We are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst – Subject Matter Expert, Red Team Analyst to conduct advanced threat emulation operations. This role requires a technical expert who can be part fo the Operations Red Team to simulate real-world cyber threats, and collaborate across teams to enhance the government customers Cybersecurity posture. The ideal candidate will bring deep offensive security expertise, practical experience, and a passion for continuous innovation in a high-stakes environment.
Key Responsibilities
Create Operational Plans and Strategies to set the foundation of the Red Team Operations:
Work with Team to meet cybersecurity objectives
Execute objective-based, time-constrained threat scenarios
Tailor operations to emulate realistic threat profiles, including APTs and insider threats
Threat Emulation and Attack Simulation:
Deploy offensive tools and techniques, including social engineering and custom network exploitation tools
Simulate known and emerging threats to test and improve security readiness
Maintain and evolve Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) to reflect current adversary behaviors
Define and enforce rules of engagement to ensure safe and effective operations
Collaboration and Cross-Functional Coordination:
Partner with Blue and Purple Teams to improve detection and response capabilities
Collaborate with government business and technical leadership to deliver actionable insights
Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions and threat briefings across teams
Tool Development and Customization:
Evaluate and enhance offensive toolsets and techniques
Recommend and implement innovative solutions to stay ahead of evolving defenses
Reporting and Communication:
Translate technical findings into actionable recommendations for leadership
Produce detailed post-operation reports outlining vulnerabilities, attack paths, and mitigation strategies
Present high-level summaries to executive leadership on security posture and readiness
Continuous Improvement and Innovation:
Continuously refine Red Team methodologies based on threat intelligence and operational feedback
Integrate lessons learned into future operations to enhance realism and effectiveness
Stay abreast of emerging cyber threats and trends to inform Red Team strategies
Required Qualifications:
8-12 years of Cybersecurity experience with the ability to lead a team
Proven expertise in Red Team operations, threat emulation, and offensive security.
Strong understanding of adversary TTPs, MITRE ATT&CK framework, and ethical hacking principles.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Certifications or equivalent advanced certification as recognized under DoD 8140, (one required, more than one preferred):
CISSP or CISM
CISA
SANS GIAC (e.g., GPEN, GCIH, GWAPT)
OSCP
CEH
A current TOP SECRET clearance is required to be considered.
We are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst – Subject Matter Expert, Red Team Analyst to conduct advanced threat emulation operations. This role requires a technical expert who can be part fo the Operations Red Team to simulate real-world cyber threats, and collaborate across teams to enhance the government customers Cybersecurity posture. The ideal candidate will bring deep offensive security expertise, practical experience, and a passion for continuous innovation in a high-stakes environment.
Key Responsibilities
Create Operational Plans and Strategies to set the foundation of the Red Team Operations:
Work with Team to meet cybersecurity objectives
Execute objective-based, time-constrained threat scenarios
Tailor operations to emulate realistic threat profiles, including APTs and insider threats
Threat Emulation and Attack Simulation:
Deploy offensive tools and techniques, including social engineering and custom network exploitation tools
Simulate known and emerging threats to test and improve security readiness
Maintain and evolve Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) to reflect current adversary behaviors
Define and enforce rules of engagement to ensure safe and effective operations
Collaboration and Cross-Functional Coordination:
Partner with Blue and Purple Teams to improve detection and response capabilities
Collaborate with government business and technical leadership to deliver actionable insights
Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions and threat briefings across teams
Tool Development and Customization:
Evaluate and enhance offensive toolsets and techniques
Recommend and implement innovative solutions to stay ahead of evolving defenses
Reporting and Communication:
Translate technical findings into actionable recommendations for leadership
Produce detailed post-operation reports outlining vulnerabilities, attack paths, and mitigation strategies
Present high-level summaries to executive leadership on security posture and readiness
Continuous Improvement and Innovation:
Continuously refine Red Team methodologies based on threat intelligence and operational feedback
Integrate lessons learned into future operations to enhance realism and effectiveness
Stay abreast of emerging cyber threats and trends to inform Red Team strategies
Required Qualifications:
8-12 years of Cybersecurity experience with the ability to lead a team
Proven expertise in Red Team operations, threat emulation, and offensive security.
Strong understanding of adversary TTPs, MITRE ATT&CK framework, and ethical hacking principles.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Certifications or equivalent advanced certification as recognized under DoD 8140, (one required, more than one preferred):
CISSP or CISM
CISA
SANS GIAC (e.g., GPEN, GCIH, GWAPT)
OSCP
CEH
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