Cyber Defense – Red Team/Penetration Engineer/Modeler/Planner (REMOTE)

Koniag Information Security Services, LLC; Virginia (MN); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Red Team/Penetration Engineer to conduct advanced adversary emulation and security modeling for federal clients. This role involves simulating cyberattacks, developing security strategies, and leading security assessments. The ideal candidate will have extensive offensive security expertise and advanced certifications, contributing to significant security measures for government operations.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company matching

Paid holidays

Three weeks paid time off

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in offensive security operations.
• 5+ years of penetration testing experience.
• Advanced security certifications (OSCP, GPEN, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct advanced security assessments and adversary emulation exercises.
• Design and execute simulated cyberattacks against an organization’s systems.
• Create threat models and attack simulations.

Skills

Offensive security techniques

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Scripting (Python, PowerShell)

Vulnerability assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related field

Tools

Penetration testing tools

Job description

Cyber Defense – Red Team/Penetration Engineer/Modeler/Planner (REMOTE)

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Koniag Data Solutions, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Red Team/Penetration Engineer with an active Secret clearance to support KDS and our government customer in Alexandria, VA.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

KDS is seeking an experienced Red Team/Penetration Engineer to conduct advanced adversary emulation, security modeling, and strategic security planning for our federal government clients. The ideal candidate will combine offensive security expertise with strategic thinking to help identify and address security vulnerabilities through sophisticated attack simulations and security modeling.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• The Red Team/Penetration Engineer will lead and conduct advanced security assessments and adversary emulation exercises. Key responsibilities include:
• Designs, plans, and executes simulated cyberattacks against an organization’s systems, mimicking the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) of a real-world attacker.
• Conduct red team/penetration functions/tests to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses across various platforms.
• Provide detailed reports on findings.
• Create threat models and attack simulations
• Plan and execute adversary emulation campaigns
• Develop custom tools and exploitation techniques
• Model potential attack paths and scenarios
• Document findings and provide remediation guidance
• Coordinate with blue team for purple team exercises
• Develop security testing methodologies
• Create and maintain attack playbooks
• Perform vulnerability research and analysis
• Support threat hunting initiatives
• Provide technical mentorship to junior team members
• Develop strategic security recommendations

Education and Experience:
Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in offensive security operations
• 5+ years of penetration testing experience
• Advanced security certifications (OSCP, GPEN, or equivalent)
• Experience in federal government security operations

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Expert knowledge of offensive security techniques
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong experience with penetration testing tools
• Advanced scripting abilities (Python, PowerShell, etc.)
• Expertise in vulnerability assessment
• Knowledge of common attack frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK)
• Experience with exploit development
• Strong understanding of network protocols
• Knowledge of system architecture
• Experience with security tools development
• Expertise in social engineering techniques
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of security compliance requirements

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Master's degree in relevant field
• Additional advanced certifications (OSCE, OSEE)
• Experience with classified systems
• Expertise in wireless security testing
• Knowledge of industrial control systems
• Experience with cloud security testing
• Mobile platform testing experience
• Hardware security experience
• Malware analysis skills
• Experience with threat intelligence
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices
• Published security research
• Experience with red team automation
• Public speaking experience
• Active security clearance

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at [e-mail] or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com .

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