Senior Cybersecurity Engineer / Offensive Security Lead

Apogee Global RMS; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee Global RMS is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer / Offensive Security Lead in Washington, DC. This critical role involves leading red-team operations, conducting assessments, and delivering detailed technical reports. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in offensive security, relevant certifications like OSCP, and a strong grasp of adversarial techniques. A background in supporting federal and IC programs is preferred, alongside strong communication skills. Security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on red-team or offensive engagements within the last 24 months.
• Demonstrated expertise in adversary emulation, exploitation, and offensive tooling.
• Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, threat modeling, and detection bypass techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead red-team, adversary emulation, and offensive security operations across federal and IC environments.
• Conduct full-scope assessments, exploit development, and hands-on attack simulations.
• Deliver technical reporting, risk articulation, and executive-level briefings.

Skills

Adversary emulation

Offensive security operations

Technical reporting

Risk articulation

Hands-on attack simulations

Education

OSCP certification

CISSP

Tools

Offensive tooling

Job description

Apogee Global RMS is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer / Offensive Security Lead to support high‑visibility federal and IC programs. This role is designed for operators who bring hands‑on offensive tradecraft, current certifications, and recent red‑team experience in mission‑critical environments.

You will lead offensive security engagements, emulate advanced adversaries, and partner with federal stakeholders to strengthen cyber resilience across complex infrastructures.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead red‑team, adversary emulation, and offensive security operations across federal and IC environments
• Conduct full‑scope assessments, exploit development, and hands‑on attack simulations
• Deliver technical reporting, risk articulation, and executive‑level briefings
• Collaborate with defensive teams to validate detections and strengthen security posture
• Maintain currency in offensive tooling, TTPs, and emerging threat vectors

Certifications

• OSCP (minimum requirement)
• OSEP, GPEN, GWAPT, CISSP strongly preferred
• CEH acceptable only as a baseline; CEH alone will not qualify for key personnel consideration

Required Expertise

• Hands‑on red‑team or offensive engagements within the last 24 months
• Demonstrated expertise in adversary emulation, exploitation, and offensive tooling
• Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, threat modeling, and detection bypass techniques

Clearance & Location

• Secret (minimum); TS preferred for IC/DoD work
• Must be cleared or fully clearable
• Primary residence in the NCR (DC/MD/VA)

Preferred Attributes

• Experience supporting IC, DoD, or federal civilian agencies
• Strong communication skills for both technical and executive audiences
• Ability to operate independently in high‑trust, high‑impact environments
• Commitment to continuous learning and offensive tradecraft evolution