Offensive Security Engineer, Intermediate (Security Engineering, Senior Analyst)

The MIL Corporation; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The MIL Corporation seeks an Offensive Security Engineer, Intermediate to support the Naval Aviation Red Team at Patuxent River, MD. This on-site role focuses on vulnerability research, tool development, and risk assessments for AIR-RT operations.

Requires 5+ years of relevant experience, Python, GHIDRA/IDA Pro, and the ability to work with clients and sponsors in a fast-paced team setting. Clearance and DoD alignment are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in offensive security or cyber operations.
• Experience with DoD Cyber Workforce Framework roles and certifications within 60 days of start.
• Proficient in Python programming.
• Experience using GHIDRA and IDA Pro for reverse engineering.
• Ability to communicate with clients and sponsors and work in a diverse team.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability research and tool development for AIR-RT operations.
• Perform risk and vulnerability assessments of local computing environments, networks, and applications.
• Analyze security of applications and provide actionable results.
• Develop solutions focusing on system security and vulnerability in hardware/software.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and support environments with risk analyses during major changes.
• Identify issues and vulnerabilities in development and implementation of operational programs.
• Maintain readiness by obtaining qualifications per the AIR-RT Handbook.

Skills

Python

GHIDRA

IDA Pro

Client communication

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Software Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Clearance

All applicants must possess a current Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI. The clearance process considers financial background aspects.

Overview

The MIL Corporation is seeking an Offensive Security Engineer, Intermediate (Security Engineering, Senior Analyst) to support the daily operations of the Naval Aviation Red Team. The successful candidate will be stationed at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD. This Red Team member will perform vulnerability research and tool development in support of AIR-RT Operations.

This position currently requires an on-site schedule but is eligible for a Compressed Work Schedule (CWS). Schedule is subject to change based on company/contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors.
• Conduct research into cyber threats, adversarial offensive and defensive tools, techniques, and methods, and mitigation solutions.
• Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software with a focus on system security and vulnerability.
• Perform technical (evaluation of technology) and nontechnical (evaluation of people and operations) risk and vulnerability assessments of relevant technology focus areas (e.g., local computing environment, network and infrastructure, enclave boundary, supporting infrastructure, and applications).
• Analyze the security of new or existing computer applications, software, or specialized utility programs and provide actionable results.
• Perform risk analysis (e.g., threat, vulnerability, and probability of occurrence) whenever an application or system undergoes a major change.
• Support missions and obtain specialized formal qualifications per the AIR-RT Handbook.
• Identify issues and vulnerabilities associated with the development and implementation of operational programs.

Travel

10% to other sites, as required

Required Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience
• Must obtain qualifications aligned with one or more DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) roles - 111, 221, 461, 511, 531, 541, 612, or 622 - within 60 days of contract start. A list of acceptable certifications can be found on the Navy Credentialing Opportunities On-Line website (https://www.cool.osd.mil/usn/cswf/index.html?CWFModel)
• Experience programming in Python
• Experience utilizing GHIDRA and other reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro
• Ability to interact and communicate with clients and project/task sponsors
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-performance, team environment
• High degree of organizational and communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of adversarial threat representation tactics, techniques, and procedures
• Experience and knowledge of naval aviation acquisition programs
• Certification in either Microsoft or Linux OS
• Experience conducting reverse engineering tasks on aviation-based platforms and support systems
• Working experience with Assembly Language

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Computer Science, Engineering, Software Engineering or a related discipline. A related Master\'s degree and/or advanced certifications may be considered in lieu of required experience.

Why MIL?

The MIL Corporation is a dynamic workforce of industry professionals who deliver world-class solutions in cyber, engineering, financial management, and information technology. MIL offers opportunities for professionals at all stages of their careers and is known for a collaborative, people-first culture. The company emphasizes support, value, and growth for its employees. Award history is noted below.

• 2021 - 2024, Top Workplaces USA award (Energage)
• 2017 - 2025 Top Workplaces Award, Greater Washington Area (The Washington Post)
• 2018 - 2025 Certified Great Workplace, Great Place to Work
• 2021 - 2025 Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services
• 2021 Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials
• 2018 Fortune, Great Place to Work: Best Place to Work for Diversity
• 2017, 2020 - 2025 Top Workplace Award, South Carolina (Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly, and Charleston Business Magazine)
• 2025 Corporate Partnership Award, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Maryland Chapter
• 2025 Moxie Award, GovCon Category
• 2024 Patriot Award, ESGR, Department of Defense
• 2022 Freedom Award, ESGR, Department of Defense
• 2018, Above & Beyond Award, ESGR, Department of Defense

If your goal is to help the federal government deploy leading technologies, MIL welcomes you to become a part of something greater, where you, the people, make the difference.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.