AI-Focused Red Team/Blue Team Operator

ECS; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 160,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS in Washington, DC is seeking an AI-focused Red Team/Blue Team Operator with Top Secret clearance to support advanced security assessments and AI-enabled defenses.

The role blends offensive and defensive cyber operations, adversary emulation, detection engineering, and threat hunting to reduce time to detect zero-day vulnerabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in cybersecurity, CS, or related field.
• 5+ years in cybersecurity with hands-on red and blue team experience.
• Experience with offensive security testing and defensive operations.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled security tools and prompt engineering concepts.
• Proficiency with Windows, Linux, AD, cloud environments, and enterprise networks.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Red team operations

Blue team operations

AI-enabled security

Windows/Linux/AD/Cloud

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Nessus

Nmap

Kali Linux

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Job description

Job Description

Everforth ECS is seeking an AI-Focused Red Team/Blue Team Operator to join our team in Washington, DC. The position is contingent upon additional funding. We require a Top Secret cleared Operator with deep expertise in both offensive and defensive cyber operations and a strong understanding of AI‑enabled systems, threats, and security controls. This role will support advanced security assessments, adversary emulation, detection engineering, and threat hunting while leveraging AI to reduce time to detect or identify zero‑day vulnerabilities.

General Description Of Benefits

Salary Range: $160,000 - $205,000

Required Skills

• Active Top Secret clearance required; SCI eligibility preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity with meaningful hands‑on experience in both red team and blue team operations.
• Demonstrated experience with:
• Offensive security testing, adversary emulation, or penetration testing.
• Defensive operations, vulnerability analysis and threat hunting.
• Prompt engineering to optimize AI‑driven security tools, and familiarity with prompt injection/jailbreaking defensive mitigation strategies.
• Windows, Linux, Active Directory, cloud environments, and enterprise networks.
• Security tooling such as vulnerability assessment tools, and attack simulation frameworks.
• Working knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, intrusion kill chain concepts, and adversary behaviors.
• Experience leveraging AI enabled tools, assessing or securing AI/ML systems, large language model integrations, or AI‑enabled applications.
• Experience performing vulnerability assessments using one or more of the following:
• NESSUS
• Nmap
• Tenable
• Kali
• Burp, Metasploit, Core Impact
• Strong understanding of security principles related to identity, access management, segmentation, logging, incident response, and secure architecture.
• Ability to communicate highly technical issues clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• U.S. citizenship required due to clearance requirements.

Desired Skills

• Experience in federal, defense, intelligence, or other classified environments.
• Familiarity with cloud security across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with container and Kubernetes security.
• Knowledge of adversarial machine learning, model security testing, AI governance, or secure AI deployment patterns.
• Relevant certifications such as:
• OSCP, OSEP, GPEN, GXPN, CRTO
• GCIH, GCIA, GCFA, GMON, GNFA
• CISSP, CCSP, or Security+
• Scripting or development experience in Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar languages.
• Experience supporting purple team exercises and control validation programs.

Equal Opportunity Statement

ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

About Everforth ECS

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth, a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies. Our work powers mission‑critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

What We Value

• Attracting and developing top talent and high‑performing teams.
• Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission‑driven.

Meet the Challenge. Make a Difference with Everforth ECS!

We invite qualified candidates to apply and help shape the future of cyber defense.