Red Team Security Engineer II - Secret Clearance Eligible

Millennium Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium Corporation in Huntsville, AL seeks a Red Team Security Engineer II with an active Secret Clearance for penetration testing across DoD and federal networks. You will rapidly develop tools, research exploitation techniques, and design test environments to simulate adversarial scenarios.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant field experience (Bachelor’s or equivalent), CEH and CISSP certifications, and the ability to work independently in a high-stress, deadline-driven setting.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance with eligibility to obtain Top Secret/SCI Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree 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, CNA, CNE, CND, and/or penetration testing
• Ability to independently and rapidly develop tools and scripts from concept to production in a high-stress, short deadline, under-resourced environment using multiple programming languages
• Experience with at least one of the following scripting languages (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, etc.
• Experience in using network protocol analyzers and sniffers, as well as ability to decipher 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 network utilizing proven/formal processes and industry standards.
• Capable of managing multiple penetration test engagements, from cradle to grave, at the same time
• In depth understanding of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits

Responsibilities

• Conduct multiple penetration tests of global customer networks, rapid development of domain or problem-specific tools leveraging identified vulnerabilities, and research on the latest exploitation techniques.
• Design and configuration of representative test environments to emulate real-world conditions.
• Support various training events, conferences, exercises, and demonstrations to ensure compliance with certification requirements and to support authorized missions and test events.
• Assist with Business Development activities, including participation in technical interviews, creation of technical documentation, proposal writing support, and proposal reviews.

Skills

Red Teaming

Penetration Testing

CNA/CNE/CND

Scripting

Security Tools

TCP/IP Knowledge

Kali Linux

Metasploit

Cobalt Strike

Packet Analysis

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS / Engineering / Math or Related Field

2 years with Associate’s degree equivalent to Bachelor's

Tools

CEH Certification

CISSP Certification

Job description

Millennium Corporation in Huntsville, AL seeks a Red Team Security Engineer II with an active Secret Clearance for penetration testing across DoD and federal networks. You will rapidly develop tools, research exploitation techniques, and design test environments to simulate adversarial scenarios.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant field experience (Bachelor’s or equivalent), CEH and CISSP certifications, and the ability to work independently in a high-stress, deadline-driven setting.