Red Team Security Engineer
A Red Team Security Engineer II in Huntsville, AL who conducts penetration tests of global customer networks (primarily DoD/federal), develops exploit tools, researches attack techniques, and builds representative test environments. Requires an active Secret clearance (TS/SCI eligibility), CEH & CISSP certs, and hands-on skills with offensive tooling like Kali, Metasploit, and CobaltStrike.
- Compensation
- $135K–$141K / yr
- Location
- Huntsville, AL, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Security
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Active Secret Clearance with eligibility to obtain Top Secret/SCI Clearance
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, scientific or math-intensive discipline (or equivalent relevant experience: 2 yrs with Associate's or 4 yrs experience)
- 3-5 years of practical experience
- CEH & CISSP certification upon hire
- Specialized experience in Red Teaming, CNA, CNE, CND, and/or penetration testing
- Ability to independently and rapidly develop tools and scripts in multiple programming languages
- Experience with at least one scripting language (PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ruby, Node.js)
- Experience performing web application security assessments
- Experience with TCP/IP protocols as it relates to network security
- Experience with offensive tool sets including Kali Linux, Metasploit, CobaltStrike, intercepting proxies
- Experience using network protocol analyzers and sniffers and deciphering packet captures
- Excellent independent (self-motivational, organizational, personal project management) skills
- Proven ability to work effectively with management, staff, vendors, and external consultants
- Ability to think outside the box and emulate adversarial approaches
- Capable of conducting penetration tests on applications, systems and networks using proven/formal processes and industry standards
- Capable of managing multiple penetration test engagements simultaneously
- In-depth understanding of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits
- 15-30% (or less) travel as required by the program
Full description
Overview
Millennium is proud to be part of the Markon enterprise, a network of specialized organizations united in support of critical national security missions. This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver results by expanding our technical depth, operational reach, and access to a broader bench of proven experts, ensuring our customers continue to receive best-in-class cybersecurity support.For more than two decades, Millennium has operated at the forefront of cybersecurity. Our elite team of over 300 professionals brings an unmatched record of performance across Red Team Operations, Defensive Cyber Operations, Software Engineering, and Technical Engineering. As home to the largest contingent of contracted Red Team operators supporting the Department of Defense, Millennium delivers unparalleled threat intelligence and battle-tested expertise to both DoD and federal civilian customers.
What We Believe
Millennium is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Responsibilities
Millennium is hiring Red Team Security Engineer in Huntsville, AL. All candidates must have an active Secret Clearance with TS/SCI eligibility to qualify for consideration.
The Red Team Security Engineer will conduct multiple penetration tests of global customer networks, rapid development of domain or problem-specific tools that leverage identified vulnerabilities, research on the latest exploitation techniques and threat vectors, and design and configuration of representative test environments.
Candidate must support various training events, conferences, exercises, and demonstrations to ensure continued compliance with team member certification requirements to enhance technical capabilities, and to support authorized missions and test events.
Qualifications
- All candidates must have an active Secret Clearance with TS/SCI eligibility to qualify for consideration.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, information systems, engineering, scientific or a mathematics-intensive discipline or a Relevant Technical Discipline. At least 3-5 years of practical experience required. Two years of relevant experience with an Associate’s degree will be considered the equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree. Four years of relevant experience will be considered equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree.
- Must have a CEH & CISSP Certification upon hire
- SPECIALIZED experience in Red Teaming, Computer Network Attack (CNA), Computer Network Exploitation (CNE), Computer Network Defense (CND), and/or penetration testing