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Boeing

Security Software Engineer

Swansea, IL · On-site

$81K - $95K/yr

Security Software Engineer Company: Tapestry - G0G Tapestry Solutions, A Boeing Company, brings over 30 years of industry experience designing, implementing, training, and supporting high-quality ...

Boeing

Security Software Engineer

Swansea, IL · On-site

$81K - $95K/yr

Security Software Engineer Company: Tapestry - G0G Tapestry Solutions, A Boeing Company, brings over 30 years of industry experience designing, implementing, training, and supporting high-quality ...

Boeing

Security Software Engineer

Swansea, IL · On-site

$81K - $95K/yr

Security Software Engineer Company: Tapestry - G0G Tapestry Solutions, A Boeing Company, brings over 30 years of industry experience designing, implementing, training, and supporting high-quality ...

Tailscale

Security Software Engineer

About the Role We're seeking a talented software engineer, specializing in security and privacy, to help grow our product security team. We're looking for people who can move Tailscale forward while ...

Front Door Defense

$150 - $200/hr

Security Software Engineer (Starshield) Design, implement, and secure cryptographic services across Starshield hardware and software stack Location: Washington, District of Columbia Compensation ...

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP

$150 - $200/hr

AI Security Software Engineer (Starshield) Hawthorne, CA SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we ...

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NVIDIA Corporation

$200 - $250/hr

Join NVIDIA's dynamic and innovative team as a Senior Security Software Engineer in Santa Clara, CA! This isn't just another job; it's a chance to be part of a team setting the industry standard for ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for security software engineer ethical hacker in the United States is $139,599.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,000.00 and $160,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Ethical Hacker/Cyber Hunt Specialist

Fort George G Meade, MD • On-site

Clear Ridge Defense
IT Services • 11 - 50 employees
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$120K - $190K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Clear Ridge Defense is looking for TS/SCI w/poly cleared Certified Ethical Hackers/Cyber Hunt Experts to join our team in the Ft. Meade area.
Roles and Responsibilities
You will...
  • Identify and exploit vulnerabilities and unique misconfigurations within common operating systems
  • Assist in the acquisition, administration, and implementation of Red Team operational infrastructure
  • Research and develop cyber threat actor's Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and environments for use in threat emulation
  • Plan and execute adversarial scenarios in cyber exercises
  • Be part of a unique initiative forging new Standard Operating Procedures
  • Serve as the SME for working groups and leading cutting-edge research

Must-Haves
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills
  • A Top Secret / SCI clearance with polygraph
  • Five or more (5+) years of relevant experience in the Cyber Mission Force (CMF), either working directly or in-support to cyber operations
  • A bachelor's degree in a ComputerScience/IT/engineering related field, or, hold accredited certifications (e.g., OSCP, OSEP, PNPT, GPEN)
  • Experience with Cobalt Strike, Metasploit, PoshC2, and/or Mythic
  • An ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace with unique TTPs

Nice-To-Haves
  • Leadership experience
  • Cyber exercise support experience
  • Cyber threat emulation experience

Additional Information
Ranking #5 in Maryland and #7 in Government Services! And see how we were ranked a 2025 Top Workplace by the Baltimore Sun!
Clear Ridge Defense is the premier service solutions provider supporting the Service and Joint cyberspace operations and intelligence community in three core areas of expertise:
  • Cyber Systems & Software Engineering
  • Cyber Intelligence & Operations Planning
  • Security Risk Analysis, Mitigation & Training

All delivered by highly talented and focused team members that are supported by an unmatched professional and family-oriented culture that leverages and builds on sound, proven principles.
Benefits Snapshot:
  • 100% Fully-Covered Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 100% Fully-Covered Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 100% Fully-Covered Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Unique Flexible PTO
  • 11 Paid Federal Holidays
  • $500 New Uniform Bonus for Transitioning Military
  • Monthly Tax-Free Cell Phone Stipend
  • Monthly Tax-Free Gym Wellness / Streaming Subscription Stipend to include Amazon Prime, Netflix, Audible, etc.
  • Competitive 401k Matching to plan for retirement
  • Free financial advising from qualified experts
  • Annual $5,000 Training Allotment
  • One-of-a-kind Referral Program:$250/mo indefinitely per successful referral, with no limit to number of referrals
  • Business Development and Client Expansion Bonuses
  • Monthly Company-Paid Socials and Events
  • Access to our Company Swag Store

CRD fully supports Maryland's Equal Pay for Equal Work - Wage Range Transparency law, which mandates employers to provide detailed wage and benefits information in all job postings. The salary range for this position is:
$120,000 - $190,000/ year
Salary ranges provided are subject to the following variables and circumstances, which may impact whether the actual paid salary falls within the range:
  • The contract the employee is assigned to support. For example, this advertised position may support multiple contracts.
  • The negotiated rates between CRD and our client.
  • The option year of the contract the employee is assigned to.
  • Annual performance of the employee and/or the company.
  • If the employee takes on additional company responsibilities.
  • If the company makes a strategic hiring decision (e.g., investment in the employee) for growth opportunities.
  • If the employee does not meet the qualifications fully but a waiver is provided by CRD or our clients.
  • If the employee is assigned a lower-level labor category due to external circumstances than they actually qualify for.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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